Risk and Compliance Officer at African Entrepreneur Collective (AEC)

About the Opportunity

Inkomoko is currently seeking a qualified individual who will be based in any of the Inkomoko locations. The successful candidate will have the following duties:

Responsibilities

Planning & risk management 90%

• Develop, monitor and regularly update the company wide risk register.
• Develop risk management strategies.
• Ensure adherence to industry rules & regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including the central bank and the tax administration.
• Develop a risk management policy and control framework for the organization.
• Establish and advise management on the company’s risk appetite.
• Conduct internal reviews and audits.
• Conduct risk assessment in new locations that the organization expands to.
• Report risk management information to management.
• Ensure staff are regularly updated about the company’s policies and processes.
• Instill a risk awareness culture across the organization.
• Conduct research and keep management updated on risk management best practices.

Administration and operations 10%

• Work with various departments to assess and mitigate risks in various projects they start.
• Perform tasks assigned to you by your supervisor and/or management.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will fulfil the following requirements:

• University degree in accounting or related field. Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIFA, or CFA or any other accounting or finance related qualification will be preferred .
• At least 5 years of work experience in accounting and finance, financial & compliance audit or other relevant fields.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and skills in using accounting software.
• Good understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and International accounting standards (IASs).
• Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and Country’s applicable tax framework.
• Understanding of financial reporting and management reporting.
• Ability to prepare the company’s financial statements when required .
• Ability to assess risks and exercise reasonable judgement in making a decision.
• Analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with the highest level of personal integrity.
• English and Country’s national language fluency required.