Job Objective

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, Risk and Compliance Officer provides support in the function of Risk and Compliance by advising the Board and Management on any potential risks or threats to compliance that may threaten the operations of SEC Financial services. The Risk and Compliance Officer will identify, assess threats , non-compliance and come up with preventive measures and decide how to avoid, reduce or transfer risks He or she will be re responsible for managing the risk to the company assets, employee’s , customers ,reputation, and stakeholders interests.

Overall Responsibilities

• Risk identification in the all the departments
• Conduct regular risk and compliance assessments
• Checking compliance adherence  amongst all the departmen
• Manage and prepare all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard operating procedures
• Evaluate and grade the gravity of each risk by considering  its consequences and evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses
• Develop risk management controls and systems
• Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks and create contingency plans to manage crises
• Deliver regular risk analysis reports and help implement solutions and plans
• Conduct training and risk awareness campaigns.
• Manage risk registers

Minimum qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• A Bachelor’s degree / higher diploma in Finance, Risk Management, Accountancy
• A minimum of one ( 1) year work experience , ideally in a micro-finance environment
• Membership of a professional body will an added advantages

Attributes

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• excellent communication skills both written and oral
• proficient with risk management, audit techniques , with great IT skills
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict management skills