Compliance Reporting Specialist

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Job Summary

1.1. The Compliance Reporting Specialist reports to the Head of Regulatory Relations to support the delivery of accurate, complete and timely compliance reporting.
1.2. The role is responsible for the coordination, preparation, analysis and quality assurance of compliance related reports for internal governance forums and senior management.
1.3. The role coordinates and maintains compliance reporting processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information, and tracks commitments to enable appropriate governance oversight and follow‑up.

Job Description

• Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to obtain, clarify, validate and consolidate information for compliance reporting within required timelines.

  • Act as a central coordination point for compliance reporting inputs.

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  • Compliance Reporting

    • Prepare, coordinate and maintain recurring and ad hoc compliance reports for:

      • Internal governance forums

      • Management and executive committees

      • Board and Board sub-committees (where applicable)

    • Ensure reporting is accurate, complete, consistent and aligned to internal standards.

    • Maintain reporting calendars, submission schedules and version control for all compliance reports.

    • Ensure accurate and timely follow-up on reporting actions, decisions and commitments arising from governance forums.

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    • Data Analysis and Quality Assurance

      • Analyse data to identify trends, themes, and forward‑looking insights that support effective governance discussions and decision‑making.

      • Perform quality assurance checks on reporting inputs to ensure factual accuracy, completeness and consistency.

      • Support the development of dashboards, metrics and reporting packs to clearly communicate compliance information and insights to governance forums.

      • Leverage reporting systems, digital tools and data platforms to enable efficient, consistent and high‑quality compliance reporting.

      • Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise and improve compliance reporting processes to enhance efficiency and governance value.

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      • Professional / Technical Experience:

        • Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory reporting, governance, risk, or a related role within financial services.

        • Practical experience in preparing governance, management, or regulatory reports.

        • Working knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks (e.g. insurance, banking, or market conduct).

        • Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing inputs across multiple teams.

        • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint),

        • Comfortable working with reporting systems, data sources and digital tools to compile, analyse and present compliance information.

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        • Minimum Qualifications

          • A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Compliance, Law, Risk) or equivalent practical experience in a compliance, governance or reporting environment.

          • Formal certifications in compliance, governance, risk management or reporting disciplines are advantageous.

          • Demonstrated capability in compliance or governance reporting and the use of reporting systems and digital tools

          • A commitment to continuous learning, including upskilling in digital tools and evolving compliance and governance practices.

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          • Attributes

            • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

            • Well-developed organisational and time management skills

            • Ability to manage multiple deliverables and tight reporting deadlines

            • Clear, structured written communication skills

            • Ability to work collaboratively within a team

            • Professional judgment, discretion and respect for confidentiality

            • Ability to escalate issues appropriately and proactively

            • Demonstrates learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to adopt new tools, systems and ways of working

            • Challenge conventional thinking by identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised