Risk & Compliance Officer at Sahara Group

Job Description
Accountabilities:

• Assess the adequacy of existing technical and nontechnical controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements. 
• Update Risk Register and Monitor Key Risk Indicators 
• Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while also supporting the process owners in the development and implementation.
•  Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive, quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Review the existence and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Document and Update Standard Operating Procedures across board. 
• Support with activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.
• Produce high-quality reports and analysis with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes and trends.

Requirements

• BSc Degree in any numerate course from an accredited University. 
• Professional qualification/Certifications in one or more of ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CMA etc. is an added advantage. 
• 2-3 years in Risk Management, internal controls, compliance and audit. 
• 2-3 years' experience in Data processing, Data Analytics/analysis, Compliance management, Quality assurance etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of combined IT experience with a broad range of exposure to IT Governance, internal audit, compliance and systems analysis. 
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment. 
• Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills).
• Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects while managing tight deadlines and challenging circumstances.
• Strong analytical skills.