Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy & Compliance Officer at KCA University (KCAU)

Job Objective

• The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the University’s policies, procedures, and operations comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and governance requirements, while embedding a strong risk management culture across the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks and institutional requirements, including CUE, HELB, Data Protection Act, OSHA, Employment Act, and other applicable statutes.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and conformance reviews; recommend corrective actions and monitor closure of findings.
• Guide risk owners on conformance testing and follow up on remediation actions.
• Support internal audit readiness, regulatory inspections, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Identify capability gaps and facilitate staff training on compliance, risk management, and ethical standards.
• Maintain policy registers and compliance documentation.
• Develop, review, and maintain risk management and compliance policies, frameworks, standards, and guidelines.
• Promote understanding of the purpose, role, and benefits of embedding risk management into organisational policies and procedures.
• Advise on appropriate risk management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Analyse management information to support recommendations for improving risk management practices.
• Assess the extent to which risk culture and risk appetite are demonstrated through behaviours and operational activities.
• Ensure efficient operation of risk reporting systems.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships through effective communication and consultation.
• Influence stakeholder behaviour to ensure compliance, incident management, and adherence to risk management standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited and recognised institution
• Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience in finance, audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Professional certifications in any of the following will be an added advantage.
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • ICA Certifications
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  • Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
  • IRM Certifications

Other Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ERM, as well as regulatory and governance frameworks in higher education.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.