• Executing assurance reviews to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policy compliance, and procedural adherence. • Engaging business stakeholders to improve risk and control culture through effective support and collaboration. • Acting as the focal point for queries from country and Absa Africa stakeholders. • Leading service offerings to Executive and Senior Management within designated Governance and Control portfolios through independent risk management and assurance reviews. • Accountability 1: Execute Assurance Assignments • Outputs to Deliver: • Obtain information from branch, centre, or department management for the Notice of Commencement (e.g., contact details, approach, objectives, timelines, and resources) under the supervision of the reviewer or Assurance Manager. • Perform Management Assurance Control Effectiveness Evaluation (CEE) reviews (SOX and contracted) by following the management assurance assignment methodology, ensuring completion within timelines and budgets. Compile and complete control effectiveness working papers for quality checking by the Assurance Manager. • Demonstrate understanding of processes and controls by accurately assessing controls and identifying weaknesses for quality checks by the Assurance Manager. • Provide accurate interim feedback to branch, centre, or department management on control failures through verbal and written communication, after quality checks by the reviewer or Assurance Manager. • Assist in populating draft report templates and provide input for the executive summary/conclusion to enable the Assurance Manager to finalize and distribute reports. • Process customer audit letters/requests accurately and efficiently. • Perform weekly New to Bank Reviews and report results to the business, confirming the status of new customers in relation to financial crime. • Accurately accommodate ad-hoc requests from the business, demonstrating a fair understanding of processes and controls. • Complete conduct risk reporting and self-review assignments for the annual Conduct Risk Assessment (CRA) report. • Provide independent review and challenge in governance meetings on control-related matters to improve the control environment. • Accountability 2: Operations and Administration • Outputs to Deliver: • Maintain effective relationships with branch, centre, or department management, staff, and Management Assurance (MA) colleagues to position Business MA as the preferred assurance provider. • Demonstrate convincing skills during assurance assignments to obtain buy-in and cooperation from management on control weaknesses, supporting the reviewer or Assurance Manager. • Continuously update the reviewer, Head of Integrated Testing, or Assurance Manager on review progress and concerns to ensure proactive customer engagement. • Maintain professionalism in all interactions through verbal and written communication, personal appearance, and adherence to Absa’s dress code and communication norms. • Contribute to the Management Assurance team’s image by displaying and adhering to Absa’s values. • Ensure personal appearance aligns with the approved dress code, with no negative feedback from business units or Assurance Management. • Display Absa values consistently, with no negative feedback from colleagues, peers, business unit management, or Assurance Management. • Organize or participate in community activities and team-building events for the team. • Accountability 3: Governance Forums • Outputs to Deliver: • Participate in various country governance forums as assigned (e.g., attendee or member), alongside or representing the Head of Integrated Testing/Assurance. • Accountability 4: Stakeholder Relationship Management • Outputs to Deliver: • Apply effective time management to complete assigned assurance duties within timelines specified in the Notice of Commencement. • Maintain acceptable quality standards for working papers and draft report inputs, adhering to the MA assignment methodology. • Contribute to MA operational efficiency by providing timely input for administrative activities (e.g., travel bookings, compulsory training, and Absa policies) and adhering to the Management Assurance Operations Manual. • Support the Head of Integrated Testing/Assurance in promoting ownership and awareness of risk and control management, fostering a proactive approach to risk management. • Accountability 5: Risk and Control Advisory • Outputs to Deliver: • Serve as the central advisory and support reference point for queries from country and Absa Africa stakeholders regarding risk, control, and governance activities. • Proactively support the Head of Integrated Testing/Assurance in driving the control agenda and enhancing the risk and control culture across the business. • Accountability 6: Risk, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance • Outputs to Deliver: • Ensure all activities and duties comply with regulatory requirements, Absa’s Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework, and internal policies and standards. • Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role. • Key Success Measures / Key Performance Indicators • All reviews are completed in accordance with the methodology. • Reviews are completed within allocated timeframes, with issues raised followed up to closure. • Timely delivery of reliable management information (MI).

• Minimum Requirements: • University degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics. • 2+ years’ experience in an assurance function. • 1+ years’ experience in control activities. • Desirable: • Professional qualifications in risk, audit, assurance, or compliance (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CRMA). • Education: • Higher Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies (Required).