Risk & Compliance Officer at SMEP Microfinance Bank

Job Description

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, the job holder will be part of the team responsible for the Bank’s overall enterprise risk management and compliance framework.

Job Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Risk and Compliance framework and Policies in the Bank.
• Monitoring and tracking of Banks’ compliance to regulatory guidelines statutory requirements and internal processes and procedures.
• Identification and assessment of the compliance risks associated with the bank’s current and proposed future business activities, including new products, new business relationships and processes
• Continuous monitoring of compliance with internal policies, procedures and guidelines by through regular and comprehensive Risk and Control assessment and testing
• Providing assurance of the bank’s readiness in case of business interruption/disruption through regular reviews of the unit BCP plans.
• Responsible for monitoring compliance and reporting for Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism
• Providing regular training of staff to build on risk management and compliance awareness
• Reviewing and providing advise on corporate governance management
• Regular reviewing of transactions to ensure that high risk transactions are identified and appropriately approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration.
• Must have acquired professional certification in Accountancy or Auditing
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and previous experience with T24 Banking system will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in a Compliance, Risk or Internal Audit role in a reputable Banking institution
• Keen to detail and sharp analytical skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• An excellent and proactive planner with great organization skills
• Flexible and willing to travel across the country at short notice
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Between 30 and 40 years of age
• Applicants must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve