Technical Assurance Head, CIB Finance

Job Overview Company: Standard Bank of South Africa Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking Job Type: Full-time Compensation: GBP 1,200,000 - yearly Job Ref ID: 80454804A-0001 Date Posted: 9/10/2026 Save Job Apply Now 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.

Additional Information Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Methodology
• Audit Report Writing
• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Compliance
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Execute Audit Delivery
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Consolidation
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Maintain IA Professional Practices
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Process Auditing
• Programme Management
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Quality Management
• Remedial Action Development
• Risk Management
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Understanding GAAP Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow. Save Job Apply Now Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za