Assurance Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Assurance Manager role exists to enhance and protect organisational value by delivering assurance and proactive compliance oversight identifying control weaknesses and regulatory risks and providing practical recommendations that strengthen governance improve controls and support the achievement of strategic objectives accountability and sustainable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assurance Program Management
- Establish and maintain the Management Assurance program methodology and reporting requirements.
- Develop and update the Compliance Audit Plan ensuring allocation of suitably skilled resources.
- Apply a risk-based approach to prioritizing audits and defining audit scope.
- Ensure audits are executed in line with approved methodology and reports are welldocumented and evidence-based.
Risk and Compliance Oversight
- Identify and recommend digitized and automated group-wide solutions to enhance controls aligned with company objectives.
- Conduct follow-up audits to validate implementation of recommendations from Compliance Internal Audit and External Audit.
- Perform control self-assessments and declarations to confirm adherence to policies and procedures.
- Establish a legal compliance monitoring program including Compliance Declarations Compliance Audits Legal Register and alerts/notifications.
Data Analytics and Continuous Monitoring
- Build capability to use data analytics tools for continuous control effectiveness assessments.
- Design scripts and dashboards to monitor compliance and detect anomalies proactively.
Treasury and Supplier Governance
- Oversee Treasury-related administration in line with the Treasury Framework.
- Manage the Supplier Maintenance process:
- Vet new suppliers and ensure accurate up-to-date records.
- Continuously assess process efficiency and risk mitigation measures.
Process Improvement
- Lead ad hoc process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and strengthen governance frameworks.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Experience /Skills
- Degree in Auditing Accounting or related field (Essential).
- Professional certifications (e.g. CIA CISA CRMA) advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years in Auditing Compliance or Risk Management.
- Proven experience in developing assurance frameworks and compliance programs.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance principles.
Technical Skills
- Advanced auditing and compliance methodologies.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools for assurance (e.g. ACL IDEA Power BI).
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with ERP systems and automated control environments.
Competencies
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in audits and reports.
- Strategic Orientation: Aligns assurance activities with organizational objectives.
- Influencing Skills: Builds strong relationships and drives compliance culture.
- Problem-Solving: Develops practical solutions for control weaknesses.
- Ethical Conduct: Maintains integrity and confidentiality in all assurance activities.
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities and regulatory requirements.
- Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments based on risk analysis and data insights.
- Communication Skills: Clearly conveys audit findings and compliance requirements to stakeholders.
Leadership Competencies
- Change Leadership: Champions process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to implement governance and compliance measures.
- People Development: Coaches and mentors team members to build assurance and compliance capability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Builds trust and credibility with senior management and external auditors.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- QA/QC
- Selenium
- HACCP
About Company
Unitrans offers innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Africa. With over 100 years of experience in agriculture, mining, petrochemical, food & consumer, transport and industrial.
