Vacant Positions Ref
No:KRC/HR/02/01
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and is rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).
Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the following positions:-
Information Systems Auditor
The PositionKenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and is rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).
Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the following positions:-
Information Systems Auditor
The selected candidate will report to the Manager Internal Audit.
The holder of this position will undertake reviews of the Company’s ICT infrastructure and provide assurance to management on the adequacy of the system controls.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties will include but will not be limited to:-
- Conducting
regular risk assessments in the Corporation’s Information System and
recommending control measures to mitigate them.
- Contributing
to the development of the annual Information Systems audit plan.
- Execute
Information Systems Audit Reviews based on annual Information Systems
audit plan.
- Providing
support to other assurance processes to ensure the overall system audit
opinion is incorporate the risks identified in the underlying information
systems and the entire Corporation.
- Monitor
the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations
on an ongoing basis.
- Ensuring
that financial and operational audit programmes include sufficient and
relevant information systems audit tests.
- Ensure
that the Corporation’s automated systems and information technology are in
compliance with Corporation’s policies and procedure requirements.
The Persons
Applicants should possess:
Applicants should possess:
- A
degree in Information Systems preferably BSC in Computer Science from a
recognized University or a business related degree.
- Professional
Qualification in Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA)
- 2-3
years progressive experience in Information Systems audit within an
internal audit function or external audit work experience specializing in
Information Systems audit from a reputable audit firm.
- Understanding
of information systems controls and techniques for evaluating such
controls in the concept of risk and risk assessment.
- Understanding
of diverse information systems environment and architecture, software,
computer operations and systems lifecycle.
- Knowledge
of information systems governance and security principles and practices.
Essential Skills
- Excellent
in written and verbal communication, numerical, analytical and report
writing skills.
- Ability
to apply professional and other skills acquired in an Enterprise Resource
Planning environment will be an added advantage.
- Must be
proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological advancements.
- Must
have ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Must be
a team player with good interpersonal skills.
Risk and Compliance Manager
The Position
The selected candidate will report to the Managing Director.
The holder of the position will manage the Corporation’s Risk and Compliance Programs.
He or she will ensure that the Board of Directors, senior management and employees are in compliance with rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and that the Corporation’s policies
and procedures are being followed.
In addition the holder of the position will ensure that risks are properly managed across the Corporation in line with enterprise risk management frameworks and charters.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties will include but will not be limited to:-
The Position
The selected candidate will report to the Managing Director.
The holder of the position will manage the Corporation’s Risk and Compliance Programs.
He or she will ensure that the Board of Directors, senior management and employees are in compliance with rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and that the Corporation’s policies
and procedures are being followed.
In addition the holder of the position will ensure that risks are properly managed across the Corporation in line with enterprise risk management frameworks and charters.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties will include but will not be limited to:-
- Reviewing
and recommending policies, processes and framework for managing
enterprise-wide risks to promote a risk management culture through
reporting and other internal communications.
- Providing
oversight and support to Business functions and management to ensure that
risks are properly managed across the Corporation,
- Assisting
with implementation of procedures for proactive review of risks for
projects, transactions and new products, to assess the impact of daily
business decisions on the overall risk profile and subsequent monitoring
of the procedures.
- Reviewing
deviations from the Enterprise Risk Management Framework or other Risk
Management procedures and reporting as appropriate.
- Analyzing
key risks and supporting management to deliver adequate mitigating
controls and actions.
- Driving
the process development and execution of all activities required to
continuously improve the Corporation’s compliance processes and lower
potential risks.
- Managing
the compliance aspects of the business to provide an effective second line
of defense for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
The Person:
Applicants should possess:-
Applicants should possess:-
- A
University degree in Economics, Finance, Legal, Business Administration or
any other relevant discipline.
- Certified
Public Accountant CPA (K) or Associate Certified Chartered Accountant
(ACCA),
- Information
Systems Security Professional Qualifications CISA or CISM will be an added
advantage,
- Possession
of reinsurance /insurance professional qualifications and familiarity with
current regulatory themes including Solvency II would will be an
advantage,
- Six
years relevant working experience two of which should be at management
level within compliance, risk or audit fields with proven people
management skills and experience
Essential Skills
- Must be
self-driven, mature and possess integrity,
- A team
player with good interpersonal skills
- Proven
ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
Closing Date: 24th February 2012
Applicants should post or email as attachments their CV and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and outlining how they meet requirements for the position to:-
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO, Nairobi
E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke