Risk and Compliance Manager at PKF firms

Job Details

The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of professional experience at a well-established professional services firm with at least 2 years of experience in a risk and compliance department. The candidate should be a qualified accountant and a member in good standing of ICPAK, ACCA or ICAEW.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the IESBA and ICPAK Code of Ethics for

Professional Accountants, The Accountants Act, International Standards on Auditing and Related Services and The Kenyan Companies Act. General knowledge of related legislation including industry specific legislation, contracts legislation and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti Money Laundering Act will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Risk and Compliance team and reporting to the Risk and Quality Control Partner;
• Managing client acceptance and continuance including reviewing KYC procedures;
• Maintain local and international internal conflict systems;
• Monitoring and maintaining the technical and file retention intranets;
• Coordinate technical consultations;
• Preparing and updating standard document templates;
• Coordinate and manage internal quality assurance monitoring reviews;
• Periodic review and update of audit and other methodologies;
• Periodic training to staff on risk management, quality assurance and compliance;
• Liaison with regulatory bodies on matters related to risk and compliance including quality assurance reviews; and
• Prepare and circulate regular technical updates and alerts for internal and external use.