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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER: D4 
ITHALA SOC LIMITED 
DURBAN HEAD OFFICE 
REFERENCE NUMBER: SM20040 
 
An exceptional opportunity awaits a dynamic individual with the right qualifications and experience to effectively manage the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) portfolio. 
 
 
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the successful candidates will be entrusted with the responsibility to:- 
 Take the overall responsibility for the entire AML/CFT program including the design, development, implementation and management. 
 Conduct objective, independent risk assessment of compliance with AML/CFT requirements and ensure that legislative requirements are complied with. 
 Develop and maintain Anti-Money Laundering Risk management Programme and ensure that it is rolled out to the business. 
 Develop and maintain AML/CFT policy and other related policies. 
 Facilitate implementation of AML/CFT related IT systems e.g. a customer and payment screening process / tool. 
 Develop and maintain processes for reporting to the relevant Regulators, ensuring that reports are submitted on time. Resolve any issues that may impact on reporting. 
 Ensure proper investigation of unusual and suspicious transactions.
  Update staff and business on relevant changes within the AML/CFT environment. 
 Monitor and test business processes against regulatory requirements. 
 Maintain close working relationships with Management, and other assurance providers to identify and assess areas of potential AML/CFT risks. 
 Keep abreast of all new legislation and regulatory requirements related to AML/CFT and incorporate any updates to the policies and procedures. 
 Participate in projects and ensure that legislative requirements are incorporated 
 Provide support function to the business 
 Ensure that Audit issues are resolved within agreed timelines. 
 Produce monthly management reports that will, amongst others, identify non-adherence to procedures, remedial actions and time frames for implementation thereof. 
 Ensure that issues raised by the Regulators are attended to by the set timeframes. 
 
With good understanding and proven track record in Anti-money laundering, the ideal candidate will have: 
 Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Audit, Accounting, Law, or equivalent. 
 Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (preferable). 
 A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a managerial level within banking, specializing in anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/ CFT). 
 Knowledge of internal anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and external Regulatory requirements in respect of money laundering legislation. 
 Knowledge and understanding of the Compliance aspects within the banking, fiduciary and investment business. 
 The ability to establish good working relationships throughout the business and with regulatory authorities. 
 Proven analytical skills, together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning. 
 The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in particular to make recommendations that will be accepted and acted upon by line management and the business. 
 The ability to work under own initiative and in a timely manner. 
 A mature approach towards dealing with sensitive and confidential information and situations. 
 Administrative and report writing skills. 
 Computer literacy.



ITHALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 AUGUST 2020
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV, CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND IDENTITY DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO HR_recruitment1@ithala.co.za
 
KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT: 
 LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 E-MAIL USERS ARE REQUESTED TO SET THE DELIVERY OPTION ON BOTH “RETURN RECEIPT” AND “CONFIRM DELIVERY”. 
 CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.