Assurance Manager

Unitrans Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African recruitment agency seeks an Assurance Manager to enhance and protect organizational value through compliance oversight and assurance delivery. The role involves identifying control weaknesses and regulatory risks, developing frameworks, and managing a compliance audit plan. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Auditing or Accounting, 10+ years of experience in auditing, and proficiency in data analytics tools. The position is permanent, in Brackenfell, Cape Town, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Auditing, Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Proven experience in developing assurance frameworks and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Management Assurance program.
• Develop and update the Compliance Audit Plan.
• Identify and recommend automated group-wide solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Strategic Orientation

Influencing Skills

Problem-Solving

Ethical Conduct

Adaptability

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Auditing, Accounting, or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CRMA)

Tools

Data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Closing Date: 2026/01/28
Reference Number: UNI260113-19
Job Title: Assurance Manager
Business Unit / Division: Administration
Contract: HO Finance
Job Type Classification: Permanent - Normal
Location - Town / City: Brackenfell, Cape Town
Location - Province: Western Cape
Location - Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma

Job Advert Summary

The Assurance Manager role exists to enhance and protect organisational value by delivering assurance and proactive compliance oversight, identifying control weaknesses and regulatory risks, and providing practical recommendations that strengthen governance, improve controls, and support the achievement of strategic objectives, accountability, and sustainable performance.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Degree in Auditing, Accounting, or related field (Essential).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CRMA) advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in Auditing, Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Proven experience in developing assurance frameworks and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance principles.

Technical Skills

• Advanced auditing and compliance methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools for assurance (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and automated control environments.

Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in audits and reports.
• Strategic Orientation: Aligns assurance activities with organizational objectives.
• Influencing Skills: Builds strong relationships and drives compliance culture.
• Problem-Solving: Develops practical solutions for control weaknesses.
• Ethical Conduct: Maintains integrity and confidentiality in all assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments based on risk analysis and data insights.
• Communication Skills: Clearly conveys audit findings and compliance requirements to stakeholders.

Leadership Competencies

• Change Leadership: Champions process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to implement governance and compliance measures.
• People Development: Coaches and mentors team members to build assurance and compliance capability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds trust and credibility with senior management and external auditors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assurance Program Management

• Establish and maintain the Management Assurance program, methodology, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and update the Compliance Audit Plan, ensuring allocation of suitably skilled resources.
• Apply a risk-based approach to prioritizing audits and defining audit scope.
• Ensure audits are executed in line with approved methodology and reports are welldocumented and evidence-based.

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Identify and recommend digitized and automated group-wide solutions to enhance controls aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct follow-up audits to validate implementation of recommendations from Compliance, Internal Audit, and External Audit.
• Perform control self-assessments and declarations to confirm adherence to policies and procedures.
• Establish a legal compliance monitoring program, including Compliance Declarations, Compliance Audits, Legal Register, and alerts/notifications.

Data Analytics and Continuous Monitoring

• Build capability to use data analytics tools for continuous control effectiveness assessments.
• Design scripts and dashboards to monitor compliance and detect anomalies proactively.

Treasury and Supplier Governance

• Oversee Treasury-related administration in line with the Treasury Framework.
• Manage the Supplier Maintenance process:
• Vet new suppliers and ensure accurate, up-to-date records.
• Continuously assess process efficiency and risk mitigation measures.

Process Improvement

• Lead ad hoc process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and strengthen governance frameworks.