M-Pesa Africa - Senior Officer Risk & Compliance at Safaricom Kenya

About the Role

• Reporting to the Senior Manager; Compliance and Controls, the role holder has the responsibility to proactively execute the M-PESA Africa Compliance Programmes, coordinate compliance monitoring activities and building compliance within the Safe Agile product implementation using a risk based approach. 

Job Responsibilities   

• Ensure that compliance is embedded within the SAFE Agile product implementation framework.
• Perform regular risk & compliance risks reviews arising from M-PESA Africa activities.
• Implementation of the Compliance Policies and Procedures
• Coordinate compliance awareness trainings across the organization.
• Carry out monitoring and assurance activities on compliance programs on a regular basis.
• Report on the state of M-PESA Africa compliance with the control management and other policies and regulations governing the organization on a quarterly basis.
• Support to Co-ordinate the Compliance Champions to ensure a controls and compliance culture is inculcated throughout the organization.
• Driving behavioral change by inculcating a culture of compliance within the organization through engaging and influencing stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
 
Apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Business, Law, Engineering or ICT
• Professional certification in risk management and information systems e.g. CISA, CRISC or CPA (K) or equivalent.
• Strong background in auditing, accounting or the legal field.
• At least 4 years proven experience in risk analysis in a financial services environment
• Good knowledge of Agile ways of working will be an added advantage.
• Results oriented and work with minimum supervision
• Good knowledge of mobile network operator’s business model
• Effective communicator orally and in writing
• Team player who works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues

What you can expect from us

• We believe in a fair and robust interview process
• We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
• Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
• Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.