Head, Risk/ Internal Control at First Ally

Our company is looking for a Head, Risk/ Internal Control to provide the leadership and direction required to analyse and assess the risk in the organization and design and implement strategies and processes which mitigate threats to the successful delivery of the organization’s corporate and business plans, and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Assessing risk by analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that can affect the organization.
• Evaluating risks by comparing the estimated risk against the given risk criteria with the aim of determining the significance of the risk.
• Establishing the level of risk the organization is willing to take and ensuring that adequate controls are in place.
• Deliver regular risk analysis reports to Executive Management with actionable plans for avoidance or prevention of possible threats at all levels.
• Creating and ensuring that business continuity plans are in place to limit risks.
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the organization.
• Training & mentoring direct reports
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Group Managing Director

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Excellent understanding of the business
• Excellent client relationship development/management
• Risk Management
• Financial Markets Knowledge
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Attention to details
• Communication and presentation skills
• Results/Action Orientation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Leadership / Supervisory
• Team building/conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer appreciation / data entry (word-processing/spreadsheet/graphics/powerpoints)

Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university. Qualified Accountant

Minimum of 7 years experience in the audit, risk/internal control function