Risk Assessment Officer

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop an Enterprise risk management framework in consultation with the head of department for approval by Management and the Board.
Prepare annual risk work plan and carry out Risk Assessments across the business to support internal audit activities
Implementation and execution of Risk Control Self Assessments and relevant controls in line with agreed control standards and reporting frame work.
Ensure risk management processes are adequate and effective and comply with internationally accepted risk management standards.
Preparing quarterly risk reports for inclusion in the departmental reports to management and the Board.
Assessing risks across the business, developing and executing a detailed plan leveraging on internal resources and focusing on areas of highest perceived risk.
Ensuring that risk management and internal controls remains high in the agenda for the business.
Reviewing risk management processes, procedures and controls, with a view to providing suggestions for improvement.
Develop Tuskys Risk register covering all departments and branches and ensuring the register is up to date at all times for consumption by the management and the board.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business related discipline

Professional Qualification

CPA(K)

Experience Requirement

Over 5 years experience in risk management in a reputable organization.
Training in risk management and membership to the relevant professional body

Key Skills and Competence

Must have analytical skills (ability to collect and analyze information, problem solving and be able to make proper decisions)
Good Communication skills
Team work
Ability to work under pressure