PwC Kenya helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a member of the PwC network of firms with 169,000 people in more than 158 countries. We’re committed to delivering for both territory and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Risk & Quality Executive in our Country Risk and Quality (R&Q) Team who will support the Country Risk and Quality Senior Manager in relation to firm wide Risk and Quality Standards and Network standards.
He/she will be expected to provide support to the Country R&Q Senior Manager in the areas of risk, independence and quality as part of the core responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is expected to assist with the development of the firm’s compliance processes and procedures to ensure adherence with global policies. The jobholder is expected to assist with reviews of Line of Service risk management and independence processes.
Responsibilities
- To provide support to the Country Risk and Quality Senior Manager on all Risk, Independence and Quality matters.
- To liaise with key stakeholders in implementing and monitoring all risk management standards. This includes all processes and procedures relating to all the Risk Management Standards.
- To maintain a repository of information for Risk Management methodology and best practice.
- To carry out business relationship checks as and when required.
- To manage the Annual Compliance Confirmation and local additional Independence Confirmation process and produce progress reports.
- To support the roll-out of globally mandated risk management training locally.
- To provide support for the firm’s Business Continuity Management programme.
- To assist in drafting and monitoring progress against annual Risk and Quality action plans.
- To assist with the production of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reports and other adhoc reporting as required
- To monitor and update on a regular basis the firm’s Network Standards and Risk Management Standards documentation databases.
- To participate in the testing of compliance with the risk management standards and Network Standards within the Africa Central region
- To work on adhoc projects as required.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Country Risk and Quality Senior Manager.
The jobholder should have:
- At least three years experience in a related business environment.
- Understanding of importance of Risk Management. Experience within a professional services firm in a similar role is desirable.
- Proven ability to facilitate classroom-based training.
- Good working knowledge of IT systems
- High level of tact and diplomacy and the ability to communicate persuasively.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
- Proven administrative experience and excellent organisational skills combined with the ability to develop improve and maintain administrative systems
- Good project management skills and the ability to think proactively.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with others – at all levels of the organization
- Ability to organize multi-task, prioritise and delegate appropriately.
- Proven ability to deliver results on time when under pressure.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- A commitment to and understanding of the principles relating to the firm’s values and aims
The successful candidate will be required to have the following qualifications and demonstrable skills, competencies and experience:
- University degree in business management, or a related field from a recognised institution
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team-handling skills
- Experience of working independently, as well as in a team environment
If you are confident that you fit the person and the job profile and you are keen on growing your career, apply online at www.pwc.com/ke/careers
Closing date: 31 May 2012.
Country Risk & Quality Executive
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