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Risk and Internal Control Manager

FINCA Afghanistan, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1553

About FINCA Afghanistan

Job Summary

The major purposes of the role is to establish, implement and enforce a robust enterprise-wide risk management framework and systems (policies, processes and tools) covering Strategic risk, Operational risk, Market risk, Liquidity risk, Reputational risk, Credit risk and Compliance risk. Risk and Internal Control Manager assists Management to create and maintain Risk and Internal Control environment that supports the FINCA Microfinance Afghanistan, in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency. S/he will assist Management to improve the overall performance and activities of the FINCA Afghanistan, and in making decisions on the issues of risk identification, analysis, mitigation and prevention. Working within the framework of the Company's regulatory and in coordination with corporate functional heads, Risk and Internal Control Manager will manage and monitor control activities and recommend corrective actions. S/he will also develop regular semi/-annual work plans in coordination with Management and Regional Risk and Internal Control Manager that are aligned with the company's strategic and operational goals and any requirements by external governance bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Support business in developing appropriate Risk Management strategies/tools and disseminating appropriate risk management practices in line with developments in the market/industry, laws, regulations, etc.
2. Overseeing and enforcing risk management policies and limits to close significant gaps in risk management capabilities (policy monitoring).
3. Conduct analysis of operations of the Company to identify risks and make recommendations for preventive actions.

4. Timely investigation, analysis and reporting of compliance issues which can negatively affect the Company's operation and image.

5. If fraud or negligence occurs, detect violations at an early stage; conduct analysis of the reasons and circumstance that lead to the fraud/negligence, provide Management with recommendations on the changes needed to protect Company from such incidents.

6. Manage evaluation of the possible risks for the proposed new products, procedures and functions, set up and manage internal control tools and instruments during implementation.

7. Create and regularly revise Risk and Internal Control functional procedures to ensure efficiency and sufficient risk-management approach.

8. Develop and implement annual Compliance function work plan.

9. Manage control activities and reporting of the Department, based on the approved Work Plan and requests from Management.

10. Providing an independent view of proposed business plans and appropriate reporting on risks identified to the Management,
11. Support Management in ensuring compliance of Internal Control functional activities with the Charter/bylaws of the Company, policies, procedures, plans and agreements, decisions of Company's governing bodies as well as headquarter and regional office supervisors.

12. Manage regular evaluation process of all Company's regulatory documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and efficiency.

13. Establish a system for the effective communication / training of regulatory documentation to the appropriate personnel at all levels, incl. verification of understanding.

14. Supervise and monitor Department Staff.

15. Assist Training Manager in internal control comprehension training, fraud awareness training and other IC related trainings

16. Visit to the Branches/field to monitor/check risk/internal control functions and train the staff onsite/offsite

Job Requirements

- Fluency in local language(s) and English.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and training skills.
- Strong business management and negotiating skills.
- Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills,
- High level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field,
- Strong business management and negotiation skills,
- Experience managing and motivating a large staff,
- Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy,
- Availability domestic travel (up to 30%).
-University Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management or equivalent qualification.
-Candidates with additional qualification/certification in Risk Management, Compliance/AML/KYC & Internal controls will be preferred
-Afghan Nationals only eligible.
- 7 year plus experience minimum in banking or Micro Finance as dealing with operation and at least 5 year experience in management and staff supervision. Fluency in English is required and communicating with local languages

Submission Guideline

All interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV along with application letter also please mention the position title and Vacancy number clearly in the subject line of your email (FA-KBL - 122 Risk & Internal Control Manager) otherwise your CV will not be considered for mentioned position.

Functional Area

Banking

Countries

Submission Email

hr@fincaaf.org

Post Date

Apr 18, 2017

Closing Date

Apr 29, 2017

Reference

FA-KBL-122

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

6 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any