RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide central oversight of risk management while also accommodating individual risk process needs.

 Development and Continuous evaluation of the ERM Framework to ensure all risks are identified and adequately mitigated.

 Assist the Board Audit Committee in the formulation of policies and development of better controls

 Acting as an adviser to the organization to enable all strategic, management and operational tasks of the organization to be aligned to a common set of risk management objectives

 Preparing regular reports on the effectiveness of the risk environment for the Management and Board of Directors as may be required from time to time

 Present insights into the business’s emerging risk profile and its impact on business objectives based on market dynamics

 Provide board and management with risk impact estimations and business rationale

 Ensure loan book is of good quality – NPL is not higher than 3% and continuous strategy formulation to ensure good quality loan book

 Build a framework to manage and evaluate the risks around mission-critical processes/procedures especially risk assets.

 Evaluate organizational processes and procedures aimed at mitigating risks and improving organizational efficiency.

 Strengthen visibility into the dependencies between risk exposure, execution of strategic initiatives, and achievement of business objectives

 Create a culture of risk awareness within the organisation

 Stress Test and Portfolio report to Board & Management.

 Provide overall direction and leadership

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

 B.SC, M.Sc

 Professional certification in Accounting / Risk management

 6-10 years experience in similar role in the financial services sector

 Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Accountability

 MFI industry experience will be an added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 Excellent Analytical skills, Numerical skills and an eye for detail

 Excellent Interpersonal skills

 Strong competence in usage of Microsoft suite

 Sound Commercial awareness

 Strong appetite for Innovation and Technology

 Strong Planning and organizational skills

 Ability to understand broader business issues

 Strong Communication and presentation skills