GRC Executive

SUMMARY:
With over 120 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, our client has established themselves as the continent’s leading manufacturer in its field.  They are currently seeking an experienced individual to manage and lead Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within the organisation, through the establishment of a comprehensive GRC framework that provides timely information, enables effective monitoring and provides assurance to management and key stakeholders. The incumbent will ensure that legislative and regulatory requirements are effectively implemented within the business while ensuring effective monitoring of processes and related controls in accordance with the GRC framework.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• B.Com Honours; CA (SA) or Bachelor of Law (LLB).
• Specialisation in Internal Auditing and/or Risk Management; a Certification in Compliance/Risk Management, an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years' working experience, with 5 years in Senior Compliance Management (manufacturing background a strong advantage).

• Lead the development and implementation of the Governance, Risk and Compliance framework.
• Manage the delivery of the GRC roadmap and any related initiatives to mature the GRC discipline.
• Facilitate the GRC Committee, support the Chairperson in ensuring that the forum effectively delivers its mandate.
• Provide specialist guidance and expertise on GRC to Executive Management, make recommendations on improving management, monitoring and assurance.
• Develop appropriate processes and control systems to ensure that GRC information is integrated and effectively managed.
• Champion and partner with business to establish effective controls throughout the value chain, particularly guiding cross-functional learnings and leveraging of information.
• Establish and maintain the governance operating model, including the mandate and inter-relationship between governance structures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal governance structures, including Executive committees, Steering committees and business forums, recommending potential improvements to Exco for consideration.
• Establish and implement Enterprise Risk Management framework, including policies, procedures, tools and techniques.
• Lead the management and monitor the compliance universe in collaboration with business divisions and Group; ensure that all company policies are aligned to regulatory changes.
• Key contact point for GRC, leading internal GRC information management and serving as the point of liaison for any GRC-related information and requirements for the Group.
• Consolidate GRC-related information across functions and governance structures, identifying priority focus areas, monitoring progress and reporting to stakeholders.
• Serve as point of contact to internal audit and communicate audit plan to the Executive and Senior Management.
• Lead the planning and preparation of audits by ensuring that Risk and Control Self-Assessment are conducted prior to audits.
• Design and lead a strong GRC culture in the business by effectively communicating to relevant stakeholders and address challenges and gaps in a timely manner.