Head: IT Governance, Risk

6 months ago

Durban, South Africa Games Global Operations Limited Full time

Overview:
The Head of IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) role is responsible for overseeing, managing, and in some cases executing all aspects of IT compliance with a specific focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

This role should operate with a high level of cooperation and partnering within IT along with the Game Global teams for Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance & Governance, Chief Corporate Officer, Data Privacy Officer, External Auditors and all internal customers. For both this role and the overall function to be effective we must have our processes be business as usual, right-sized, efficient, and automated wherever possible.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance team while partnering closely with our Compliance Teams, Chief Corporate Officer, Finance and Governance, Internal Audit, Information Security and the IT team as a whole to achieve Games Global overall IT GRC objectives including SOX, ISO27001, NIST, and any and all other GRC and IT GRC targets.
- Lead and mentor a team of IT compliance professionals, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Manage and execute individually and with team members IT tasks for Governance, Risk, and Compliance for all audits, frameworks, and certifications.
- Partner with stakeholders throughout our organization and with various auditors to ensure we have as few findings and gaps as possible and that we quickly and efficiently remediate any issues discovered.
- Provide all appropriate audit, compliance, and framework reporting for IT GRC and IT systems not limited but including monthly, quarterly, and annual requirements as needed.
- When findings or issues occur following notification process to ensure that appropriate stakeholders are notified in a timely fashion. Wherever possible, recommends should be provided for remediation.
- Ensure that IT and where possible our internal partners adopt standards, certifications, and frameworks from the business as usual and efficiency stance.
- Help build right-sized policies and processes that meet our controls and that are appropriate for a company our current size while futureproofing for scale and flexibility.
- Perform Gap analysis using audit reports, frameworks, and certification goals to locate and where possible mitigate IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance issues.
- Advance the IT GRC department to ensure risk reduction and accountability of high risks while driving compliance with Games Global Policies.
- Identify, monitor, report, facilitate closure on risks and findings in the IT GRC area.
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing IT GRC controls, policies, and processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Guide and monitor the remediation of ineffective controls, policies, and processes.
- Provide guidance and support to technical teams in implementing and maintaining effective controls and processes.
- Stay up to date with changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to SOX IT compliance, ISO27001, NIST, COBIT and other IT GRC standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors during audits that impact IT or IT GRC.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders on the status of IT compliance initiatives, and any identified issues or risks as required.

Qualifications:

- Previous experience helping company(s) with becoming SOX and ISO 270001 Compliant in GRC leadership role.
- Extensive working knowledge of ISO 27001:2013 and GDPR.
- CISA, CISM, CISSP, GIAC qualifications.
- At least 10 years in information security with 5+ years in a direct leadership role managing IT security audit and GRC functions.
- Previous experience helping company(s) with becoming SOX and ISO 270001 Compliant in GRC leadership role.

**Equal Opportunities Statement**

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.

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