Compliance Reporting Specialist

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. undefined 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. + undefined + 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. - undefined - 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. undefined 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. + undefined + 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 At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It's thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond.From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day. Whether you're starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger.Our presence across Africa - which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance - exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose. Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market.Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage.At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy. When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don't just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa's financial services landscape.