Risk and Quality Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job description

PwC Kenya is keen to recruit a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Risk & Quality Senior Associate to join our Country Risk and Quality (R&Q) team.

The successful incumbent will support the Country Risk and Quality Associate Director and Senior Manager to ensure compliance on firm wide Risk and Quality Standards and Network standards, particularly in the areas of risk, independence and quality.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of the firm’s compliance processes and procedures to ensure adherence with global policies.
• Assist with reviews of Line of Service risk management and independence processes
• Provide support to the Country Risk and Quality Associate Director and Senior Manager on all Risk, Independence and Quality matters.
• Assist in the monitoring of compliance with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in implementing and monitoring all risk management standards. This includes all processes and procedures relating to all the Risk Management Standards.
• Maintain a repository of information for Risk Management methodology and best practice.
• Support the roll-out of globally mandated risk management training locally and monitor completion.
• Provide support for the firm’s Business Continuity Management and Information Security programme.
• Assist in drafting and monitoring progress against annual Risk and Quality action plans.
• Assist with the production of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reports and other adhoc reporting as required.
• Support the client due diligence process as part of the firm’s client acceptance procedures.
• Participate in the testing of compliance with the risk management standards and Network Standards.

Skills & Abilities. To be successful in the role, the incumbent will need to have:

• Proven ability to facilitate classroom-based training.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems
• High level of tact and diplomacy and the ability to communicate persuasively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Proven administrative experience and excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to develop improve and maintain administrative systems
• Good project management skills and the ability to think proactively.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with others – at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
• Proven ability to deliver results on time when under pressure.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-handling skills
• Experience of working independently, as well as in a team environment
• A commitment to and understanding of the principles relating to the firm’s values and aims

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in business management, or a related field from a recognized institution
• At least three years’ experience in a related business environment.
• Understanding of importance of Risk Management, experience within a professional services firm in a similar role is desirable.

This role will give you many opportunities for growth and extra ordinary experiences. If you are keen to grow your career your own way and to discover how a career with PwC will benefit you, please visit www.pwc.com/ke/careers and apply online.

Your career path will be unique, diverse and exceptional as we give you the best opportunities to excel and shine.

Closing date: 14 September 2018.