Job Details

Job Description

The key responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:

• Defines and establishes the overall vision, plan, key milestones and success measures for the risk and compliance function;
• Conceives and develops the OpCo AML/CFT strategy in accordance with Group strategy to comply with the local and international AML/CFT requirements and industry best practices;
• Leads, with management support, identification of critical risk issues that can prevent achievement of FinCo strategic objectives on annual basis at least and anytime required by changes in risk landscape;
• Implements the necessary internal controls (including computerized information system controls and information security) in all areas of the company;
• Designs and implements policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls including definition of roles and responsibilities, and participating in setting the goals for implementation of policies;
• Championing a suitable and adequate screening procedures For staff, third-parties, partners, agents, and subscribers;
• Facilitates managers development of reporting protocols, including qualitative and quantitative thresholds, and monitoring the reporting process;
• Assisting and cooperating in all audit programs, Internal Audit and Forensics, Risk and Compliance, external audit, central bank and any other Regulatory body controls, to determine organizational vulnerabilities and addressing weaknesses.

Candidate Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 credit or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;
• Degree in Business Studies, Risk Management, Accounting, Auditing, Fiscal Studies, Finance, Economics or Professional qualification e.g. CIA, CRMA, CISA, Risk Management Certificate. Postgraduate degree an added advantage;
• At least 5 years relevant post-graduate experience of which 3 years should be at managerial level;
• Experience in Fintech/Financial services, Mobile Money, partner management or allied field is required;
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and communicate effectively with all levels of Executives, Directors, Regulators, Government, Banking Officials, Academia and the General Public;
• An understanding of digital and corporate technology systems, networks, IT infrastructure and cyber threats;
• Internal Audit/Control or related field and Data Analytics (advantageous).