Our
client is a leading supermarket chain in Kenya with over 40 branches
countrywide.
They
are looking to fill the position of a Risk and
Audit Manager.
Job
Purpose / Summary: The
position is responsible for planning, co-coordinating, executing independent
risk and compliance audits and ensuring systematic, disciplined approach for
effective risk control management and governance process.
- To
maintain compliance checklists for all relevant regulations and ensure
compliance adherence and timely submission.
- To
interface with key managers to ensure that risk management is embedded in
their daily responsibilities.
- Advice
and recommend to the Board on best corporate governance practices
- To
mentor and train staff on risk awareness, identification and mitigation.
- Maintain
and quantify the risk log on current risks facing departments and
proactively manage them in conjunction with the accountable parties.
- Create
and review internal control procedures.
- Assess
the due diligence on proposed investment opportunities in conjunction with
the investment team.
- Measure
the risk adjusted returns of the investment view and monitor this across
all portfolios.
- Prepare
and present reports that the management that reflect on risk and identify
mitigation for aversion.
- Coordinate
risk and compliance management over operation’s effectiveness and
financial reliability.
- Make
recommendations on how to strengthen the existing control and governance
environment leading to long-term reduction in operational risk events.
- Perform
and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control
management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and
compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
- Determine
internal audit scope and develop annual plans
- Obtain,
analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data,
flowcharts etc
- Prepare
and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
- Act
as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality
and goal achievement
- Identify
loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Maintain
open communication with management and audit committee
- Document
process and prepare audit findings memorandum
- Conduct
follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Engage
to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations,
best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Minimum Qualifications
- A
university degree
- A
member of the Institution of surveyors of Kenya.
- At
least five years’ experience in risk and compliance
- Legal
and tax experience will be an added advantage.
Required skills and key competencies
- Excellent
command and articulation of the English language.
- High
interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from all walks of
life.
- Attention
to detail.
- Numerical
acumen and analytical.
- Holding
people accountable
- Good
planning and organization skills.
- Team
player with proven leadership skills.
- Good
decision maker.
- Result
oriented.
Salary Budget: Kshs.
400,000 – 600,000 Basic
How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please make your application to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke
Only
successful candidates will be contacted