Risk & Compliance Manager at HCS Africa

Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Manager Job

• 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.

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

• Risk & Compliance Manager JobAdvanced 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;
• Working with minimum supervision.
• Ability to manage a team, and support staff (Team player).
• Result and deadline driven, with problem solving mindset