Accountability: Preparation and completion of risk information

Collect information from various sources in the risk and production centres, for the compilation and preparation of consolidated risk information required in the Prudential Authority (PA)returns
Coordinate resources from other areas of the ABSA Group, planning and managing the timetable for data collection, consolidation and review of data and information and to ensure that deadlines are met in respect of data submissions
Calculate the relevant sections required for returns for submission within set deadlines; drawing from source data, own financial and regulatory knowledge and expertise
Prepare the reconciliation of the risk and finance data (RAFDA) between systems to ensure that the data submissions is complete and accurate
Identification and preparation of the journals and or adjustments, for review, to ensure accurate and complete submission within the set deadlines and according to policy
Account for late adjustments to data and or return submissions with adequate supporting documentation and commentary for review by team leader
Identification of significant month on month, quarter on quarter and year on year variances, for commentary prior to review and analysis by team leaders and prior to submission
Obtain relevant risk commentary from the Regulatory risk and production teams on the variances identified and on queries raised by the Prudential Authority (PA) or internal review forums.
Collate the commentary and assess the adequacy thereof, by performing a high level review thereof, drawing on own knowledge and expertise, and present this for review prior to submission
Meet reporting deadlines as set internally and by the prudential Authority or as per instructions and working day timetables
Provide input and assistance to the reviewer and prepare the monthly management information packs for internal review forums
Identify enhancements to current reporting processes and policies in order to achieve optimal efficiency
Build stakeholder relationships, i.e. with Group Finance, Treasury, Market Risk and Credit Risk.
Accountability: Preparation and completion of BA returns
Collect information from various sources, i.e. Group Finance, Treasury, Market Risk and Credit Risk for the compilation and preparation of consolidated BA returns
Coordinate resources from other areas of the ABSA Group, planning and managing the timetable for data collection, consolidation and review of data and information and to ensure that deadlines are met in respect of data submissions to the PA.
Prepare, calculate and compile the working sheets in support of the relevant BA returns to the Prudential Authority for review by the reviewer
Maintain controls to ensure that the working sheets used in support of the BA returns is accurate and complete
Prepare and maintain the relevant working papers, calculations and or reconciliation in support of the BA return and other submissions
Prepare or calculate ad-hoc and other submissions to the Prudential Authority or internal governance forums such as the Regulatory Reporting Review Committee
Upload the BA returns after review into the PA submission tool - DIX
Run validation checks on DIX and present for sign off by reviewer

Education and Experience Required

B degree/similar qualification in a financial/related discipline or CA(SA)
Non CA with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience / CA(SA) with 0-3 year PQE
Business experience in a Banking environment gained from a Finance, Product Management or Front /Middle office role preferable.
Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)
Knowledge of local/ international regulatory requirements
Knowledge of local/ international regulatory
Strong computer skills e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Knowledge of SA / IFRS accounting standards
Product knowledge in banking industry
Good report writing skills
Analytical
Logical Thinker
Attention to detail
Reconciliation
System development
Project Management

Desired Skills:

Banking
CA(SA)
PQE
Front/Middle Office
Project Management
Analytical
Attention to detail
Reconciliation
System development
Logical Thinker
SA/IFRS Accounting Standards
Local/international regulatory

Desired Work Experience:

5 to 10 years Banking
2 to 5 years Business Analysis

Desired Qualification Level:

Degree

About The Employer:

Client is based in the financial service sector.

Hileya Management Consulting

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