Audit & Risk Officer at Almasi Beverages Limited

ABL/HR/JAD-007/18

The Role

Based at Nyeri, Kisii, or Eldoret and responsible for managing business risks at the plant level; ensuring opportunities within the corporate risk framework are proactively leveraged by advising the management on effective levers and mitigation measures, conduct and document compliance risk assessments for each function in the business Unit, Monitor and track relevant operational risk activities including regular review and follow up of functional risk self-assessments at scheduled intervals, develop an operational risk database and update compliance periodically to maintain the agreed benchmarks, Coordinate with Departmental Heads in the conduct of regular risk self-assessments schedules and action plans, Conduct internal audits from time to time to test effectiveness of controls and systems, Track and enforce closure of corrective actions arising from internal and external audits in liaison with the KORE coordinator (financial, processes and systems), Communicate any new tools or technological approaches to measuring operational risks for the business unit, to assist in any special assignments and investigations as may be required by the management into any matter or activity affecting operating efficiency.

The Person.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, Risk management certification and preferably a CISA. Minimum 3 years' experience in Risk Assessment in an FMCG. Experience in an organization operating within an ERP environment is mandatory. Experience in Audit in a large organization will be an added advantage. The right candidate will be focused and very keen to details. He/she must have the ability to work in a very fast and high pressure environment and deliver timely results.