Oversee and execute essential duties critical to operational success, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Serve as a primary point of accountability for assigned tasks, maintaining precision and efficiency in all processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless workflow and achieve collective targets. Monitor progress regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Prepare and present detailed reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and strategic insights to inform decision-making.
The ideal applicant will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Spearheading comprehensive Operational and Credit Risk Management programs throughout all branches and departments is a core responsibility.
Monitoring portfolio quality, operational losses, fraud risks, and the effectiveness of internal controls ensures robust oversight and risk management within the organization.
Design and sustain comprehensive Risk and Compliance frameworks at an enterprise level, ensuring full alignment with both regulatory mandates and Vision Fund International’s established standards.
As the institution’s designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MRO), you will be responsible for overseeing compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant financial crime prevention standards. Your role will involve receiving, assessing, and reporting suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities in accordance with legal obligations. Additionally, you will maintain and enforce robust internal policies and procedures to mitigate money laundering risks across the institution.
Ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) mandates, along with Data Protection legislation, Digital Credit Provider Regulations, and other relevant statutory obligations, is a key responsibility of this role.
Drafting Risk and Compliance reports for distribution to senior management, board committees, and regulatory bodies.
Responsible for orchestrating the development and implementation of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) initiatives to ensure operational resilience.
Fostering an institutional culture of risk awareness, delivering staff training programs, and championing compliance initiatives are key responsibilities.
Ensuring thorough implementation and completion of audit and compliance recommendations.
Seeking a highly motivated professional with a proven track record in [specific field/industry], demonstrated through [X years] of relevant experience. A degree in [relevant field] is essential, along with strong proficiency in [specific skills, tools, or methodologies]. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with [specific regulations, standards, or technologies] is a must, alongside excellent communication and collaboration skills to interface effectively with cross-functional teams. Previous experience in [specific tasks or projects] is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate should possess:
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, or a related discipline is required.
Professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ARCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (COMA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or comparable qualifications are advantageous.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Audit is required, with a focus on the Microfinance, Banking, SACCO, or broader Financial Services industry.
Proficient in Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT), Internal Controls, and Regulatory Compliance.
Exceptional analytical abilities, strong communication skills, proficiency in report writing, and adeptness at stakeholder management are required.
Maintains a strong sense of integrity, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail in all responsibilities.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
5 years
