Compliance Manager Job at Airtel Kenya

This role will report to the Managing Director. The main purpose of the role will be to work with functional stakeholders and Airtel Africa Internal Assurance team to support the risk assessment process and ensure the risk mitigation plans provided are robust.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to;

• Identify and implement compliance monitoring framework, prepare and submit compliance status regularly as and when required
• Follow up on closure of statutory and internal Audit issues by driving the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
• Design gap analysis for all compliance processes and controls, analyse and identify possible fraud and money laundering activities as reported within the company and other companies within the industry
• Design and continuously review departmental as well as organizational risk matrix, discuss mitigation actions with functional directors and ensure timely implementation to ensure business continuity
• Create a culture of compliance by advising the management on new laws, regulations and applicability, support in the development of internal controls and procedures and by ensuring that all staff, agents and dealers embrace the rigors of compliance
• Coordinating regulatory inspections and examinations while assisting in managing, driving and supporting the company’s controls and compliance agenda
• Identify and assess the compliance risks associated with the company’s current and future business activities including new products and services as well as business relationships.
• Identify value drivers within processes, eliminate / drive elimination of unnecessary processes and support the continuous improvement thereof
• As the controls champion, design and implement controls checklists for all functions and hold department-wise compliance reviews on a monthly basis to ensure a rock solid controls environment across the organization

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

• At least 3 - 5 years as an auditor in an audit firm or 5 years relevant work experience in a busy finance position within Service or Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.

• Superior software skills especially in advanced MsExcel and Power Point 
• Strong audit skills or controls background
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Attention to detail 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results within critical deadlines
• Mature disposition with intergrity