Risk Officer

Qualifications

i. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related business degree from a recognized institution

ii. Be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or other recognized equivalent qualifications

iii. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent is an added advantage.

iv. At least 5 years of experience in Risk Management and/or auditing

v. Ability to work with and therefore provide assurance over ICT infrastructure and Assets various IT systems and ERPs, Syspro ERP is an added advantage.

vi. Experience in implementing risk management is desired

vii. Technical competencies; Knowledge of Auditing Standards, information systems auditing, Risk Management principles, Financial analysis, Data analytics and Regulatory compliance standards

viii. Behavioural competencies: Communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, high level of integrity self-driven, confidentiality and interpersonal skills

i. Work with management to identify, assess and develop mitigation plan for risks according to the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management framework and update the enterprise risk profile.

ii. Provide assurance over strategic risks faced by the organization and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in managing the risks.

iii. Perform risk assessments, scenario analysis and stress tests on financial, operational, business continuity and compliance risks

iv. Implement risk mitigation strategies tailored to identify and address potential threats and identify opportunities for the organization to harness.

v. Proactively follow up on action plans developed by management or various committees to address risk exposures and report on the outcomes

vi. Prepare risk and compliance reports for presentation to senior management and the Board

vii. Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) using both lagging and predictive indicators

viii. Implement and maintain internal risk and compliance policies and procedures

ix. Support with the development ,implementation and testing of comprehensive business continuity planning (BCP) strategies and disaster recovery plans

x. Conduct ICT related risk assessments, vulnerability and penetration testing around the ICT infrastructure and related assets. A

xi. Identify and investigate compliance breaches, fraud or unethical practices

xii. Conduct training sessions for employees on risk management to facilitate the embedding of a risk-conscious culture across the organization

xiii. Work closely with Heads of Departments and Sectional Managers to address risk and compliance concerns

xiv. Keep abreast with the applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards in the risk and compliance fraternity and advice on emerging developments

xv. Act as a point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external compliance bodies on issues relating to risk management within the organization.