RISK AND OPPORTUNITY

MANAGEMENT

RISK AND OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT

TOP STRATEGIC RISKS

The table below provides insight into the top strategic risks:

TOP STRATEGIC RISKS

The table below provides insight into the top strategic risks:

RISK 8

Risk of data breaches and cybercrime leading to downtime

OPPORTUNITY

Enhance security through real-time monitoring of and responding to attempted breaches

RISK RESPONSE

  • Effective implementation of SAICA’s security strategy

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 8

Risk of data breaches and cybercrime leading to downtime

OPPORTUNITY

Enhance security through real-time monitoring of and responding to attempted breaches

RISK RESPONSE

  • Effective implementation of SAICA’s security strategy

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 9

Non-compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to processing, storing, securing and sharing of data

OPPORTUNITY

Continued compliance by SAICA as a mechanism to maintain and enhance its credibility

RISK RESPONSE

  • Identify areas of potential non-compliance and implement corrective action

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 9

Non-compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to processing, storing, securing and sharing of data

OPPORTUNITY

Continued compliance by SAICA as a mechanism to maintain and enhance its credibility

RISK RESPONSE

  • Identify areas of potential non-compliance and implement corrective action

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 10

Failure to support the Board and Board sub-committees in line with governance best practice through:
  • Effective internal processes
  • Implementation of all SAICA’s strategic projects

OPPORTUNITY

Creation of value for members and stakeholders through the effective implementation of the governance framework

RISK RESPONSE

  • Monitoring the implementation of the governance framework and responding to the challenges timeously

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 10

Failure to support the Board and Board sub-committees in line with governance best practice through:
  • Effective internal processes
  • Implementation of all SAICA’s strategic projects

OPPORTUNITY

Creation of value for members and stakeholders through the effective implementation of the governance framework

RISK RESPONSE

  • Monitoring the implementation of the governance framework and responding to the challenges timeously

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 11

Inability to continue business in an event of an emergency or disaster

OPPORTUNITY

Enhanced credibility through proactive risk analysis and scenario planning

RISK RESPONSE

  • Implement Business Continuity Management policy and framework, Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 11

Inability to continue business in an event of an emergency or disaster

OPPORTUNITY

Enhanced credibility through proactive risk analysis and scenario planning

RISK RESPONSE

  • Implement Business Continuity Management policy and framework, Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 12

Non-compliance with legislation, regulation, Acts relevant to the business of SAICA and its controlled entities (which include the IRBA accreditation, CA Designation Act, etc)

OPPORTUNITY

By aligning to accreditation best practices, we enhance the value of SAICA and its designations, and in so doing we enhance the market value of our members and associates

RISK RESPONSE

  • Continuous monitoring of potential non-compliance and timely implementation of corrective action
  • Proactive tracking of the evolving regulatory landscape

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 12

Non-compliance with legislation, regulation, Acts relevant to the business of SAICA and its controlled entities (which include the IRBA accreditation, CA Designation Act, etc)

OPPORTUNITY

By aligning to accreditation best practices, we enhance the value of SAICA and its designations, and in so doing we enhance the market value of our members and associates

RISK RESPONSE

  • Continuous monitoring of potential non-compliance and timely implementation of corrective action
  • Proactive tracking of the evolving regulatory landscape

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 13

There is a risk of organisational underperformance

OPPORTUNITY

Change management initiatives to build an organisational culture which promotes innovation and high performance

RISK RESPONSE

  • Leadership interventions to enhance the organisational culture
  • Effective performance management process (tracking and monitoring of performance trends)

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 13

There is a risk of organisational underperformance

OPPORTUNITY

Change management initiatives to build an organisational culture which promotes innovation and high performance

RISK RESPONSE

  • Leadership interventions to enhance the organisational culture
  • Effective performance management process (tracking and monitoring of performance trends)

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 14

Loss of credibility amongst stakeholders (resulting in loss of funding and relationships partnerships and alliances) due to an unfavourable B-BBEE rating

OPPORTUNITY

Enhanced credibility through the implementation and monitoring of B-BBEE sub-level requirements

RISK RESPONSE

  • Continuous monitoring and tracking of set B-BBEE targets and timely interventions on exceptions

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y

RISK 14

Loss of credibility amongst stakeholders (resulting in loss of funding and relationships partnerships and alliances) due to an unfavourable B-BBEE rating

OPPORTUNITY

Enhanced credibility through the implementation and monitoring of B-BBEE sub-level requirements

RISK RESPONSE

  • Continuous monitoring and tracking of set B-BBEE targets and timely interventions on exceptions

STRATEGIC PILLARS & MATERIAL MATTERS

ORGANISATIONAL CAPITALS AFFECTED

TREND Y-O-Y