Are you determined to go further as a Difference Maker? SAICA has a perfect opportunity to take you further on your journey of being a Difference Maker. 

SAICA has embarked on an exciting transformation to become an insights-driven, technology-enabled, and AI-powered organisation. As part of our journey, we are streamlining processes, enhancing our digital capabilities, and strengthening our focus on sustainability in the accounting profession. This transformation presents an opportunity for you to grow and contribute to SAICA’s vision in a redefined, future-fit role. We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals who are eager to innovate, embrace datadriven decision-making, and help shape the future of the profession. 

If you are ready to be part of this next chapter, make a meaningful impact, and you are a suitably qualified and experienced Difference Maker wanting to go further on this exciting journey, you are encouraged to apply. 

Purpose of the job

To plan and perform timely internal quality control assessments for member discipline function to ensure compliance and to provide technical assistance in accounting to Member Discipline Team. 

Key/main outputs 

Output 1: Quality Control- stats 

• Plan and perform timely internal quality control assessments of statistics and reporting relating to :
• Complaints received;
• Complaints finalised through various platforms;
• On-going complaints and age analysis; 
• Tracking Schedules
• And report into DDO on a quarterly and annual basis
• Reviewing of tables, statistics and other data required by the DDO and prepared by the Member Discipline attorneys and paralegals, for reporting to Board; Integrated Reporting; Regulatory reporting and monitoring and internal audit to ensure accuracy and compliance 

Output 2: Quality Controls for Legal Sharedrive documentation; Disciplinary Case management system; D365 queries and Discipline Page on website. 

• Quality control functions on archived case files and hearings content in required format
• Regular comparing of Disciplinary Case management system with complaints registers to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Tracking of Member Discipline Units D365 query resolution to ensure compliance
• Tracking of compliance with regulators requirements in terms of referred cases and reporting
• Quality control assessments for publication matters and matters that require removal from website
• Quality control of Discipline related documentation on SAICA website/member portal 

Output 3: Quality control of Disciplinary documentation and Expense tracking

• To ensure the disciplinary documentation in case files comply with the requirements of the By-laws and Disciplinary Code ;
• Tracking of expenses relating to hearings ; service providers and external law firms to update the DDO and ensure compliance with allocated budget

Output 4: Technical Accounting Advice

• Provides technical consultations to Member Discipline Team and pro-forma prosecutors where required and assists with review of complex, highly technical complaints /charge sheets; may be required to give evidence at PCC/DC and/or external hearings.
• Required to perform ad hoc special projects as determined by the DDO

Output 5: Embrace and drive organisational transformation

• Actively contribute to cost containment efforts by identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, optimising resources, and ensuring value-driven decision-making in daily activities.
• Support SAICA’s transformation into an insights-driven organisation by leveraging data and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement in your area of work.
• Effectively utilise digital tools and technology to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery. Stay informed about new and emerging technologies relevant to your role.
• Adopt and embrace AI-driven tools and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in job-related tasks, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes through innovative technology solutions.
• Identify and support SAICA’s management of risks related to sustainability, including environmental risks, regulatory changes and social risks and integrating them into business continuity and risk management plans.