Head, Risk / Internal ControlFirst Ally

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from a leading university.
• Qualified Accountant
• Minimum of 7 years experience in the audit, risk/internal control function

Skills / Competency 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).