Head of Risk & Compliance at Altima Africa

The successful candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and implementation of the vision, mission and strategic plan for the organization; 
• Leverage insights gained from customers, research on industry and economic trends and environmental information to improve business decisions and knowledge base for on-going operational and strategic planning; 
• Drive, track and monitor key metrics to confirm achievement of the risk and compliance plans and their contribution to the overall strategic business plan;
• Develop a Group Risk Policy that aligns with Group strategic Plan;
• Drive training & sensitization of employees on risk management & compliance;
• Update and consolidate the Enterprise Risk register within the organization;
• Prepare and present an annual Risk & Compliance Review Plan to the Board for consideration and approval; 
• Manage the execution of the Risk & Compliance assessment Plan;
• Engage stakeholders through the risk & compliance review process ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed at all stages of the review process;
• Facilitate statutory and external reviews;
• Prepare and present comprehensive and insightful reports for all risk and compliance assessments undertaken; 
• Track and monitor all Risk & Compliance assessments findings and ensure recommendations made are addressed; 
• Design and maintain a responsive Risk Management team; 
• Hold full financial responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance function; and 
• Develop departmental budgets, schedule expenditure, analyse variances and take corrective actions to address variances.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen;
• Drive for Results;
• Strategic Leadership;
• Financial Acumen;
• Analytical Skills; and
•   People Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related from a recognised institution;
• A holder of FRM/IRM/IRM/ACAMS or equivalent qualification;
• Proficiency in computer software applications and GRC software applications;
• A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in Risk and Compliancein a reputable firm in a mid-senior role;