FAAS Manager

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services is seeking an experienced professional to support clients with risk and prudential-related topics. The ideal candidate will manage regulatory audits and oversee various projects, requiring 3-5 years of experience in banking and a CA(SA) qualification. Join today to make a significant impact and enjoy a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

A competitive remuneration package

Flexible working support

Career development opportunities

Benefits covering holidays, health, insurances, savings, and discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in banking, with at least 2 years in prudential regulation.
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements.
• Understanding of quality and risk management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients on risk and prudential-related topics.
• Managing Regulatory audits for banking clients.
• Overseeing prudential and risk management projects.

Skills

Knowledge of banking and prudential regulatory environment

Experience with banking systems and financial products

Familiarity with Basel III framework

Understanding of risk-based auditing

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

CA(SA) or other risk-related qualification

Job description

The Financial Services industry is experiencing significant change, in terms of the risk environment, regulatory developments, and increased regulatory scrutiny.

The Opportunity
You’ll work as part of a high-performing team on a broad range of financial services clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our clients across various risk and prudential-related topics.
• Managing Regulatory audits of the BA Returns for banking clients, from end-to-end, for smaller banks and supporting larger multinational banking groups.
• Overseeing and participating in projects, mainly non-audit services, focusing on prudential and risk management aspects such as ICAAP reviews, Pillar 3 disclosures, governance, and Basel regulatory reforms.
• Establishing internal and external relationships, and identifying and escalating potential business opportunities within existing engagements.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Knowledge of banking and prudential regulatory environment.
• Experience with banking systems, financial products, regulations, and risk management.
• Familiarity with Basel III framework, both theoretical and practical, and best practices in regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of Basel framework reforms and current auditing techniques related to regulatory returns.
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk control strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• CA(SA) or other risk-related qualification.
• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements, including Banks Act and Basel regulations.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector, either from auditing, consulting, or within a bank.
• 3-5 years’ experience in banking, with at least 2 years in prudential regulation within financial services.
• Understanding of quality and risk management procedures within an audit firm.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory and legislative requirements.

What We Look For
We value the right attitude—entrepreneurial spirit, energy, technical and analytical skills, creativity, and strong communication. If you have innovative ideas and confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What We Offer
A competitive remuneration package, flexible working support, career development opportunities, and benefits covering holidays, health, insurances, savings, and discounts. We also offer:

• A culture emphasizing strong risk capabilities.
• Opportunities for skill development with feedback from senior colleagues.
• Building lasting professional relationships.
• A culture that rewards success and excellence.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we develop passionate people to help build a better working world. We provide training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make a difference. Join us and experience the EY difference for a lifetime.

If you meet the above criteria, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Apply today.