Latest Recruitment at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• The role holder will be responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate actual financial reporting and analysis and drive world class control environment.
• In addition, the incumbent will support with monitoring and closure of all audit findings in the company.

Detailed Description        

• Maintaining a strong control environment, particularly by reviewing existing policies and procedures to improve financial controls and efficiency.
• Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the Group’s internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations.
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Management of the Financial Controls Checklist process, including ensuring action plans are in place to improve any low scoring areas (especially for the defined critical controls).
• Acting as Security Champion (primary or backup), ensuring appropriate segregation of Ownership of the DOA (Delegation of Authority) and/ or maker checker – including assuring adherence to it.
• Support in process improvement projects as system enhancement, deployment of new software and tools, process optimization, etc.
• Defining streamline processes between teams and external providers for cost and time effective exchanges of information and receipt of deliverables.
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.
• Drive the internal controls benchmark with best in class and develop and implement road map to get to best in class.
• Drive ownership of all including key controllership metrics (account reconciliations, audit script closures, statutory financial statement filings and audit open items, etc.)
• Ensure the quality of account reconciliations and Balance Sheet analysis to maintain the integrity of the accounts.
• Drive overall ownership and accountability of Controllership initiatives across the company.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk program or framework by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting all material compliance risks, in coordination with all functions within Finance and companywide.
• Monitor, track, and report on closure of corrective actions committed to by Management in relation to exceptions identified by regulators and auditors. This will include risk categories, rating, tolerance & measurement.
• Provide leadership on the compliance risk assessment processes in coordination with respective SBUs and ensuring that the compliance risks are appropriately identified and assessed.
• Provide advisory guidance on how to integrate risk management within the enterprise strategy development process.
• Prepare and provide standard and ad-hoc information and data reports on compliance and regulatory issues to regulators and other stakeholders as required.
• Job Requirements        
• Relevant University Degree from a reputable Institution.
• Full Accounting Qualification - CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Over 10 years of work experience from a similar position in a multinational group delivering similar services.
• Current understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Advanced excel and power point skills.
• Sound systems knowledge and experience working with ERP.
• Strong technical accounting background.

Additional Details        

• Inter-departmental knowledge and liaison.
• Process improvement and systems innovation experience.
• Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills include the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement.
• Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Striving for continuous improvement and optimization
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.
• Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of a multinational business or similar complex business model
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills and knowledge of internal controls process.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex financial issues.
• Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders across the organization.

If you fit the profile, then apply Today. Please submit a copy of your detailed Curriculum Vitae preferably in PDF on this platform by Wednesday, 7th June 2023.Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Brief Description        

• The Technology Manager, Governance, Risk, andCompliance (GRC) will be required to assist the Head of Technology Risk and Security to promote the organizational culture and shared cyber securityownership and information assets protection. She/he will be required tosafeguard Kenya Airways’ (KQ) critical information infrastructure against external aggression from cyber criminals through adherence to security best practice; proactive in data protection, Technology governance, risk managementand compliance to security best practice. The job holder will be proactive on audit follow up and closure for internal, external and vulnerability assessment and penetration testing closure of findings.

Detailed Description        

• Governance Framework Development: Developing and implementing a robust governance framework that outlines the organization's structure, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This includes establishing governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Risk Management:Overseeing the organization's risk management processes, including identifying,assessing, and prioritizing risks. Developing risk mitigation strategies and controls, and monitoring risk levels and trends. This involves working closely with various stakeholders to embed risk management practices into business operations.
• Compliance Management:Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Monitoring regulatory developments and updating policies and procedures accordingly.Conducting compliance audits, assessments, and investigations to identify compliance gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Policy Development and Management: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of policies andprocedures that align with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives. Ensuring policies are communicated effectively to employees,monitored for compliance, and updated as needed.
• Training and Awareness:Developing and delivering training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees on governance, risk management, and compliance matters. Promoting aculture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization.
• Internal Controls:Establishing and monitoring internal control systems to safeguard assets,ensure data integrity, and maintain compliance. Implementing controls to address identified risks and conducting periodic assessments to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Incident and Issue Management: Managing and responding to incidents, breaches, and compliance issues promptly and effectively. Investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, business units, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Building relationships, providing guidance on governance and compliance matters, andaddressing stakeholder concerns.
• Reporting and Metrics:Generating and presenting regular reports on governance, risk, and compliance activities to senior management and the board of directors. Developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of GRC initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement:Driving a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance processes. Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging best practices and implementing relevant improvements to enhance the organization's GRC capabilities.

Job Requirements        

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Information security related training or certifications such as CISA, CISSP, GIAC, CISM,CRISC or CEH
• Experience performing information security audits or risk assessments
• 5+ years ofadvanced IT skills with high level of information security experience andexpertise in
• Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of securing network technologies, applications, and operating systems.
• Ability to develop security standards and guidelines based on ISO 27001 best practice and industry standards
• Understanding of common security standards and regulations relating to a higher education environment(e.g., PCI DSS, NIST, ISO27001, GDPR , IOSA, DPAK etc.)
• Capable of enforcing data privacy requirements for the airline IT systems.
• Must be able to assess computer hardware, software, and systems for security risks or violations and work with cyber security engineers and technology vendors to recommend solutions.

Additional Details        

• Able to solve problems quickly and resolve issues
• Managing budgets
• Interacts in both oral and written communications with all levels of departments including in matters related to information security and security awareness materials.
• Ability to effectively present information to clients, public groups, employees,management