Export Control & Compliance Specialist

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Risk Management Specialist to lead their risk assessment and mitigation efforts in Pretoria . This role involves identifying potential risks across the organization, developing comprehensive risk management strategies, and implementing robust control measures to safeguard assets and ensure business continuity. You will work closely with various departments to foster a proactive risk-aware culture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

This is a critical position for an individual passionate about identifying and managing complex risks within the financial sector.

The role ensures the accuracy of monthly financials, monitors working capital and operational efficiencies, and maintains a robust control environment to drive financial transparency and informed decision-making in Ford Protect and FCSD South Africa (SAF) including Ford Protect Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and Northern Africa (NAF). This role is critical for ensuring that financial reserves are accurately and fairly valued, identifying potential plan losses, and preparing comprehensive reports for management and fund administration that adhere to stringent financial controls and standards.

The role also serves as the primary financial interface between PS&L, FCSD Operations, Purchasing, Payables and Regional GBS teams. This is a high impact, "hands‑on" role responsible for ensuring that the physical reality of our supply chain is accurately reflected in our financial results. Moving beyond simple reporting to identify operational "root causes," strengthens internal controls, and optimizes the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify, analyze, and evaluate potential threats to the organization.
• Develop and implement effective risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Design and oversee the execution of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor and report on the organization’s risk profile, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and best practices in risk management.
• Promote a strong risk management culture throughout the organization in Gauteng
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• Conduct "walk-throughs" of warehouse and operations processes to identify and close local control gaps.
• Partner with Operations to oversee complex inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide financial context for PS&L budget variances and support local projects like warehouse footprint changes or provider transitions.
• Ensure compliance with duties, VAT, and parts movement documentation for the PS&L division.
• Develop monthly forecasts for Revenue, Technical, and Fixed Marketing/Selling expenses.
• Consolidate and present Business Operating Data (BOD) to leadership for the SSA and NAF regions.
• Calculate the Annual FCSD Transfer Price updates and conduct Loss Ratio analysis for the ESB SSA market.
• Perform ROI and benefit analysis for Variable Marketing (VM) programs to track investment effectiveness.
• Execute monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for ESB SSA and NAF markets, ensuring high-risk reserves are accurate.
• Manage the end-to-end journal process (preparation and posting) for FCSD, SSA, NAF, and SAF entities.
• Manage SAF-specific requirements including Guardrisk and Pinn Bordereaux, MXSI commission calculations, and PDI/AA/Seriti billings.
• Perform detailed account investigations and subledger preparations to ensure "month-end" integrity.
• Analyze FCSD cost and margins, collaborating with Material Cost and Pricing teams to explain variances.
• Execute MCRP (Modular Control Review Program) testing; maintain and update Desk Procedures, DRIM, and Basic Control Files; provide support for Internal Audits & PWC audits and ensure KFS (CAT 1 &
  2) compliance.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to eliminate manual "waste" across FCSD and PS&L.
• Function as the critical business continuity backup for the FCSD Analyst and ESB SAF finance roles.
• Financial Integrity & Reporting Accuracy
• PS&L Operational Impact
• Robust Internal Control Environment
• Business Support & Continuity
• Innovation & Cost Transformation
• Proven experience in month-end financial closing, including journal preparation, subledger management, and complex account reconciliations across multiple currencies or markets.
• The ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders, specifically…