Technical Assurance Head, CIB Finance

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg seeks a senior finance professional to provide continuous financial control for the CIB balance sheet and income statement across the group. The role ensures IFRS compliance and mitigates misstatements, audit findings, and restatements.

You will bridge IFRS advisory with operational implementation, interact with external auditors, and support regulatory expectations (IRBA).

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• CA (SA) / CFA / FRM certifications.
• 5–7 years operational finance experience incl. product control and internal financial control.
• Completed articles within a reputable public practice; strong audit methodologies.
• 10+ years senior-level IFRS accounting experience in CIB within a large financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous financial control for the CIB balance sheet and income statement.
• Ensure IFRS compliance, preventing misstatements and audit findings.
• Bridge IFRS advisory with operational implementation across the group.
• Engage with external auditors and adhere to regulatory expectations (IRBA).

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial controls

Audit methodologies

Data flows understanding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Post Graduate Degree

Finance and Accounting

Mathematical Sciences

Quantitative Studies

Job description

Job Description

To provide continuous financial control for the CIB balance sheet and income statement across the Standard Bank Group (South Africa and Africa Regions). This Group Audit Committee-mandated role ensures proactive IFRS compliance, preventing misstatements, audit findings, and restatements. It bridges IFRS advisory with operational implementation, safeguarding the Group's reputation and financial stability.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences, Quantitative Studies

Licenses & Certifications: CA (SA) / CFA / FRM

Experience Required

5-7 years operational finance experience, encompassing elements of product control and internal financial control, with a deep understanding of financial systems and data flows from source systems to the ledger. Completed articles within a reputable public practice audit firm, providing a comprehensive understanding of audit methodologies, regulatory expectations (IRBA), and engagement with external auditors.

More than 10 years senior-level experience in technical accounting and IFRS within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) sector of a large financial institution. Proven track record in a similar assurance or high-level technical accounting role, with significant exposure to complex financial products and global markets. Demonstrated expertise in the practical application and operationalisation of IFRS standards in a banking environment - CIB transactions.