Job Description
The company was incorporated in 1982 by the Al Fateem Group of Dubai and was later acquired by Kenyans in 1988. Kenya Orient Insurance was then formed in 2004 after a transfer of ownership from the previous proprietors to its current owners. We have since enjoyed steady growth as a company and are fast becoming a force to reckon with in the industry.
JOB PURPOSE:
- Establish, implement and enforce a robust Company-wide risk management and compliance framework and systems (policies, processes and tools) covering a broad spectrum of risk categories.
- Provide risk advice and guidance for the Company by integrating risk concepts into governance, strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities.
- Champion a culture of compliance throughout the company to ensure everyone complies with external regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- File all regulatory reports and returns of the risk and compliance department to the authorities as and when they fall due.
- Continuously review whether all regulatory reports and returns for the company are done as required and report as necessary.
- Keep abreast of all new legislative and regulatory requirements, review, and summarize legal documents and guidelines.
- Assist in the coordination of the development and implementation of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) through administrative support, co-ordinations of meetings and training.
- Carry out a corporate risk assessment and develop the KOIL risk profile.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments for the business and develop a compliance management framework.
- Develop risk mitigations and responses in coordination with business units and monitor the progress of implementation.
- Carry out independent risk reviews or assessments for the various departments.
- Develop various policies on risk and compliance management, AML, whistleblowing, code of conduct and fraud management.
- Develop risk management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Carry out independent risk reviews or assessments for the various departments.
- Identify requirements for an automated risk management system and implement.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course (Insurance Option, Finance and Banking, Accounting and Risk or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Master’s degree in a business-related field will be an advantage.
- Member of a relevant professional qualification, IRM/GARP/ICPAK.
