Responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, opportunities and threats to the achievement of the Africa businesses strategic objectives. within an organisation. They play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of the organisation.
Conduct comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments to identify and analyse potential risks related to financial operations, investments, market fluctuations, liquidity, credit, and other exposures.
Stay updated with market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes that could impact risk exposure.
Create risk heat maps or matrices to categorize and prioritize risks based on likelihood and potential impact.
Engage with key stakeholders across departments to gather insights and perspectives on potential risks specific to their areas of operation.
Sound proactive leadership and counsel to the Executive Committee on governance, risk and assurance related matters.
To ensure compliance to internal processes and policies, applicable laws and regulations, across the organisation. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory requirements to effectively mitigate risks and ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits related to financial risk management practices and regulatory compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of risk-related information to regulatory authorities and stakeholders as required by applicable regulations.
Develop and maintain risk dashboards and regular risk reports for senior management and stakeholders, summarizing risk exposure, trends, and mitigation efforts.
Develop contingency plans and procedures to address potential financial crises or emergencies.
Act decisively during times of financial stress to implement risk mitigation measures and safeguard organizational assets.
Establish communication protocols and channels to effectively communicate with stakeholders during crisis situations.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
Advantageous: Professional qualification such as CA (SA), CFA, or equivalent. Risk management qualification and experience advantageous.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance and risk management.
Relevant financial service experience.
Relevant exposure to the mining and chemical industries.
In depth experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes, deadlines, and large budgets.
Engagement with diverse, external international stakeholders in managing legislative risk.
Experience in working across a broad spectrum of industries – from white collar to unionised environments.