Senior Controls and Compliance Officer

We are looking to fill the position of the Senior Controls and Compliance Officer. The role reports to the Chief Finance Officer and will be based in Nairobi.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible ensuring an effective implementation of group compliance policy, CFAO Mobility Kenya (CMK) compliance program and PACI-Internal control tool.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

a) Take responsibility for PACI in the mobility companies and across all business units
b) Take charge for development and implementation of Compliance awareness program
c) Guide and supervise the internal audit and compliance officer
d) Take charge of the development and in the implementation of CFAO Mobility Anti-fraud, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption program including the Reporting Concerns and Improper Conduct, Policy on Conflict of Interest, Whistleblowing, and Anti-retaliation policy
e) Review all contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) before being signed by the company to ensure any compliance risks are identified and managed.
f) Conduct contract and SLAs compliance testing especially for high value & sensitive contracts and SLAs.
g) Review the existence of documents and processes at branches and divisions to ensure non-compliant departments and divisions are identified and supported in the development and implementation of appropriate documents and processes.
h) Routine internal control reviews and reporting of headquarters, branches and dealers based on the PACI controls.
i) Participate in stock counts (parts, vehicles) and review reports from the exercises to identify and address potential risk exposures.
j) Track the progress of remediation of control weaknesses identified by CFAO Internal Audit on PACI, self-testing, or controls assessment.
k) Organise Local Compliance Committee (LCC) meetings for CMK and Loxea and circulate meeting minutes with HQ.
l) Conduct due diligence including on member check for highlighted transactions
m) Liaise with HQ on compliance investigations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Risk and Compliance will be an added advantage
• 5 years of risk management / audit experience in supervisory position in an organisation of similar size and complexity
• Good understanding of risk management and controls

If you meet the above requirements, kindly apply by completing the form below. Applications close on Friday 24th January 2025.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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    Date: Friday 24th January 2025

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