SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Are you a high-integrity finance professional ready to step into the world of Board-level responsibility?
Our client, a prominent South African Funding company, is looking for a sharp, principled Client Risk & Governance Officer to join their risk mitigation team.
This isn't just an administrative role, it is a position of extreme trust. You will be the "boots on the ground" for high-value funding structures, acting as the final line of defense to ensure financial integrity.
Please kindly forward your CV to or apply here directly for consideration.
The Unique Opportunity
Most professionals spend 15 years climbing the ladder to reach a Boardroom. In this role, you will:
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Hold Fiduciary Power: Act as a co-signatory on client bank accounts to authorize multi-million Rand transactions.
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Earn Your Seat: Be appointed as a Director on specific client entities to provide oversight and risk mitigation.
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Build an Elite Network: Work directly with Senior Compliance, Vetting, and Business Development teams in the funding sector.
Your Mission
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The Guardian: Review and approve client payments, ensuring total alignment between purchase orders, invoices, and funding mandates.
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The Oversight: Monitor financial transactions for irregularities and proactively flag risks before they escalate.
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The Bridge: Liaise between suppliers, clients, and internal departments to keep operational wheels turning smoothly.
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The Representative: Ensure every transaction follows strict governance standards and internal policies.
Who You Are
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Principled: You have a "squeaky clean" record and a rock-solid moral compass (Background, financial, and integrity checks are mandatory).
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Analytical: You can spot a financial discrepancy from a mile away and understand the "why" behind the numbers.
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Accountable: You are comfortable with the legal responsibility of being a Bank Co-Signatory and a Company Director.
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Ambitious: You are looking for a high-responsibility role that offers a unique "Director-level" stamp on your professional profile.
