Jobs at Uwezo Microfinance for Risk & Compliance Manager in Kenya May 2014

 

Risk & Compliance Manager
The job holder will be responsible for managing the risk to the organization, its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders. 
He/she will review a variety of sectors and not limited to enterprise risk, corporate governance, regulatory and operational risk, business continuity, information and security risk, technology risk, and market and credit risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct a comprehensive Risk Assessment, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business
  • Prepare input for risk reports for presentation to management and the Board Audit Committee.
  • Report on risk analysis where threats are identified through risk assessment & identification, and advice on risk mitigation plans of identified risks.
  • Create risk awareness to managers and staff on risks relevant to their units and at individual level to enhance understanding of their accountability for their unit risks.
  • Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organization.
  • Advice on and ensure implementation of health and safety measures and making business continuity plans to limit risks.
  • Conduct reviews/audits of policy and compliance to regulatory requirements which may include liaison with internal & external auditors, and regulators. Ensure there is adherence to statutory and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in developing policy, procedure and systems for the department, including documentation where necessary, revise operations, accounting, procurement, HR and MIS manuals in order to ensure they cover all possible risks to company.
  • Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are established in the key departments of organization.
  • Keep abreast with latest developments in the micro finance, banking, audit and accounting fields with a view to enhancing Risk function as a key contributor to company strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
  • An MBA ,CPA (K)/ ACCA qualifications will be added advantage
  • 3 years relevant experience in microfinance
  • Broad knowledge of the key business functions of the industry and operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial services/Micro finance industry policies and regulatory requirements as relates to MFI institutions.
  • Advanced leadership & communication skills
  • Ability to institute new, revolutionary ways of strategic business approaches, risk management and control practices.
How to Apply
If you are an innovative and results oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you have met the above requirements, please send your application letter, detailed C.V, together with copies of your relevant academic /professional testimonials and three referees, stating your current and expected remuneration by close of business on  17th May 2014  to :-
E-mail: hr@uwezodtm.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Uwezo Microfinance Bank is an equal opportunity employer.



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