Director Risk Advisory Services

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose

Lead strategic initiatives manage client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-quality risk management and internal audit solutions.
Provide visionary leadership with deep technical expertise and strong business acumen to drive growth and operational excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategies to expand the Risk
Advisory Services practice in alignment with firm objectives.
Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor on governance risk management compliance and internal audit matters.
Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to risk frameworks methodologies and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines.
Team Development: Mentor and develop high-performing teams fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Business Development: Identify new market opportunities and lead initiatives to grow client portfolios.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications
Minimum honours degree in internal audit accounting or finance.

Full professional qualification (CIA or equivalent).
CISA (added advantage).

Experience

Minimum 12 years in risk advisory/internal audit.
At least 56 years in a leadership role (Senior Manager).
Industry exposure with strong experience in Mining and
Telecommunications.

Performance Indicators

Revenue growth and profitability of the Risk Advisory Services portfolio.
Client satisfaction and retention metrics.
Successful delivery of engagements within scope time and budget.
Development and retention of key talent in the team.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

Job Skills and Competencies

Minimum 12 years experience in risk advisory/internal audit with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage complex engagements and client portfolios.
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking and business development acumen.

Behavioural Competencies

Integrity and Ethical Judgment
Critical Thinking and Sound Judgment
Emotional Intelligence
Resilience and Stress Tolerance
Influencing and Negotiation Skills
Collaboration and Relationship Building
Leadership and Team Empowerment
Strategic Orientation
Commercial Awareness
Communication Excellence
Adaptability and Agility
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality and Discretion
Accountability and Ownership

Core Competencies

Relationships and Collaboration
Exceptional Client Service
Business Growth
Engaging People
Leadership
Quality Risk Management and Operational Performance

Job Purpose Lead strategic initiatives manage client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-quality risk management and internal audit solutions. Provide visionary leadership with deep technical expertise and strong business acumen to drive growth and operational excellence. Main Duties and ...