RISK & BUSINESS CONTINUITY OFFICER 63 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions that have arisen within a leading organisation

RISK & BUSINESS CONTINUITY OFFICER

Reporting to the Risk & Internal Audit Supervisor, the position shall be responsible for the following, among other duties: –

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the planning and designing of an overall risk management framework forthe organisation.
Analyses risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating threats affectingthe business.
Evaluates and compares estimated risks within established criteria such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors.
Identifiesthe organisation’s risk appetite and develops
organisation’sriskmatrix.
Identifies root causes of issues through observation, enquiry and a thorough examination of processes and systems in order to improve internal controls.
Assists in ensuring that the business has continuity plans to limit risks and preparesforthem.
Assesses how well risk management processes are working and recommends improvement.
Assists in the promotion of principles of good corporate governance and best practice.

Person Specification: –

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or equivalent;
Auditing & risk management professional qualificationswill be added advantages;
At least 5 years’ experience in Risk Management and Internal Auditing;
Highly computer literate.