Compliance Officer (Insurance Industry) Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya Dec 2012
Position: Compliance Officer (Insurance Industry)
Company profile: Our client a reputable leader in the General Insurance industry with operations in East Africa – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda – seeks highly qualified and experienced individuals for the positions below for the Nairobi Office
Main purpose:
- Assessment of the key compliance risks and steps being taken to address them
- Assessment of how the various parts of the insurer are performing against compliance standards and goals
- Material compliance violations or concerns involving any management or staff and status of any investigations or actions
- Material fines or other disciplinary actions taken by the IRA in respect of the insurer or any employee
Roles and responsibilities
- The compliance officer has the authority and obligation to promptly inform the chair of the board directly on major non-compliance by a member of management or by the insurer
- Promote an ethical corporate culture that values responsible conduct and compliance with internal and external obligations
- Identify, assess, report on and address key legal and regulatory obligations, including obligations to the authority
- Ensure the insurer monitors and has policies, processes and controls in respect of the key areas of legal, regulatory and ethical obligation
- Hold regular training on key legal and regulatory obligations
- Facilitates the confidential reporting by employees of concerns
- Address compliance shortcomings and violations
- Conduct regular assessments of the compliance function and the compliance systems and implement or monitor needed improvements
Minimum Educational (or other qualifications) required
- University Degree in related filed (insurance, risk)
- Professional Accounting qualification i.e. CPA-K/ ACCA/ACII
- At least three years experience in management within the insurance industry;
- IT proficiency- Computerized accounting system skills e.g., Orion, AIMS, Premium;
Skills
- Organization & Planning Skills
- Communication Skills
- Analytical/Research Skills
- Time management skills
- Problem Solving
- Team Building Skills
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Problem-Solving
How to apply
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
