Risk & Compliance Manager
Mobile Financial Services (MFS)
Role Purpose: Reporting
to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and with strong ties to the MFS Business
Unit, the Risk and Compliance Manager – MFS is responsible for setting,
implementing and monitoring the company direction, policies, and procedures for
risk management and compliance with regards to Applicable Financial Institution
Laws and Regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Laws and Regulations, and
Business Risk / Controls matrix management pertaining to MFS
Key Duties and Responsibilities
·
Effectively identify applicable
Kenyan laws and regulations related to MFS Institutions (including but not
limited to Financial Laws) and ensure MFS division is compliant where
applicable;
·
Oversee and manage Money Laundering
& Reporting as they pertain to the AML Laws and Regulations of Kenya and
company policies
·
Fulfil ethics and compliance
obligations in terms of Company and Country Policy and Procedures for Ethics,
Privacy and Anti-Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorism (CMT)
·
Coordinate internal audit reviews and
Central Bank inspections;
·
Define and maintain the strategic and
tactical business risk/controls matrix for MFS and provide regular updates to
Management
·
Oversee the Fraud & Revenue
Assurance function ensuring appropriate controls and process are defined and
maintained
·
Ensure all documentation relating to
the above responsibilities is available for both internal and Central Bank
purposes
·
Maintain excellent relationships with
Central Bank and other Financial Institutions Compliance and Risk departments.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
·
University Degree or equivalent
qualification in Finance
·
ICA Certificate in Anti Money
Laundering, Accountant (CPA) K or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
would be an added advantage.
·
At least 3-5 years of experience in
Compliance and Risk related activities, preferably in a Financial Institution
in Kenya
·
Experience in AML policies and
procedures, and compliance with the laws and regulations in Kenya
·
Experience of risk evaluation,
internal controls implementation, compliance review processes and Fraud &
RA
Professional Skills:
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Advanced proficiency in MS OFFICE
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
·
Strong Relationship building and
Interpersonal skills
·
Advanced analytical abilities,
business awareness and mobile money product knowledge;
·
Strong Negotiation skills;
·
Knowledge of financial analysis and
interpretation advantageous
·
Knowledge of AML international best
practice and laws.
·
Strong Risk / Control focus and
ability to apply laws, regulations and policies appropriately to meet both the
compliance obligations and business objectives;
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Working with minimum supervision.
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Ability to manage a team, and support
staff (Team player).
·
Result and deadline driven, with
problem solving mindset
Applicants who meet the requirements
stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time
telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Risk
Compliance Manager on the Subject line.