Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist

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The Senior Risk and Compliance Specialist support the Risk and Compliance Manager in maintaining and enhancing the risk and control environment across the Bakeries business. The role is responsible for executing risk assessments, audit readiness activities, compliance monitoring and advisory support while mentoring junior team members and driving control improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and perform Control Self-Assessment and Financial Risk Control validations.
• Compile, review and validate CSA submissions from business units.
• Maintain and update the Business Risk Register.
• Prepare the business for TBRAS audits.
• Coordinate audit information requests and follow-up actions.
• Assist in determining audit scope and risk areas.
• Monitor progress of audit findings and ensure timely closure.
• Conduct control walkthroughs at bakeries and support sites.
• Perform pre-audits and control effectiveness reviews.
• Investigate control breakdowns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support forensic investigations and fact-finding exercises.
• Review segregation of duties conflicts and recommend mitigation controls.
• Review and validate user access reports.
• Monitor compliance with purchasing and approval controls including:
  • PO before invoice date violations.
  • Open PO violations.
• Assist with BMR creation and maintenance.
• Assist with SOP development, updates and governance compliance.
• Support implementation of controls for new systems and process changes.
• Prepare risk and controls presentations and management reports.
• Conduct controls training with bakery management teams.
• Mentor and guide Junior Risk and Compliance Analysts.
• Provide risk and compliance advisory support to business stakeholders.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong internal control knowledge.
• Risk assessment and analytical capability.
• Audit and compliance experience.
• Project coordination skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and report writing.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk Management, Finance or related field.
• Professional certification advantageous.
• 5–7 years relevant experience in risk, controls, compliance or audit.

Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments advantageous.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.