HELB Jobs Risk Management & Compliance Assistant Manager

September 26, 2017at 6:10 pm

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the laws of Kenya. The mandate of HELB is to empower the dreams of Kenyans by sourcing for funds and
providing financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing studies in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and/or
the Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant Manager, Risk Management & Compliance in the Audit, Risk Management & Compliance Department. The Board is looking for a highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong knowledge, skills and abilities to fill the position.

Reporting to Head of Audit, Risk Management & Compliance, the Assistant Manager, Risk Management & Compliance will be responsible for ensuring any issues that affect the survival and prosperity of the Board are identified and managed through formulation and implementation of risk management framework.

Risk Management & Compliance Assistant Manager Job Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of the Risk Management and Compliance policies and procedures;


• Championing formulation, implementation and continuous improvement of an appropriate Enterprise Risk


• Management framework to identify, evaluate, report and mitigate the risks the Board is exposed to;


• In liaison with the risk owners, identify and evaluate key risks, their causes, develop and monitor implementation of action plans to address any gaps in risk mitigation;


• In consultation with risk owners, identify key legislative and regulatory requirements and key controls for their departments and implement a framework to monitor compliance to the requirements and controls;


• Coordinate with departmental heads department to facilitate regular risk and control self-assessments;


• Reviewing departmental risk registers;


• Updating and monitoring implementation of the Board’s Risk Appetite Statement to ensure risks are managed within the set tolerance levels;


• Analysing trends in the key risk indicators in departments and evaluating action taken on key risk indicators;


• Preparing risk reports for presentation to management and to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance


• Committee of the Board and ensure implementation of arising recommendations;


• Monitoring and evaluating management of risk incidences, including incidence recording and post incidence analysis, to establish whether adequate action is taken on minimizing their impact and preventing their occurrence;


• Monitoring and analysing compliance trends on legislative and regulatory requirements and actions taken to address noted compliance gaps;


• Building capacity and promoting awareness on Enterprise Risk Management throughout the Organisation;


• Communicating any new tools or technological approaches to measuring risks for the business units;


• Undertaking any special assignments and/or any other duties as may be assigned from to time.

Requirements for the Risk Management & Compliance Assistant Manager Job

• Master’s degree in business related field;


• A business related degree or equivalent from a recognized University;


• Certification in Risk Management.


• At least 7 years’ experience with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory level in risk and compliance with demonstrable experience in Enterprise Risk Management Framework Implementation;

Other Requirements

• CPA (K)/ACCA and CISA;


• Membership of ICPAK/ACCA, ISACA or IIA.


• Proficiency in use of CAATS e.g. Teammate and IDEA;


• Advanced Excel.


• Skilled influencer;


• Results oriented;


• Collaborative;


• High integrity and dependability;


• Creativity and innovation.

How to Apply
If you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application letter, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials & certificates, your day time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the office of Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 6th October, 2017.

Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
NAIROBI.
OR
Email Address:
recruitment@helb.co.ke

Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting during interview, compliance/clearance certificates from the following organizations:

• Kenya Revenue Authority;


• Higher Education Loans Board;


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;


• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct) and;


• Credit Reference Bureau.

Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. HELB is an equal opportunity employer.

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