Enterprise Risk Manager

Reporting to: Director – Risk Management

Business Unit: Risk Management

Who We Are

Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated solutions to individuals, Small and Medium- sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data/connectivity, digital financial services, as well as network services. Powered by its vast fiber optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale carrier-to-carrier traffic, within the country and the region.

Role Purpose:

To develop an efficient risk management program that is engrained in all aspects of the Telkom’s culture and to communicate risk in ways that Telkom measures success and value. To ensure effectiveness and adequacy of risk management controls and governance policies, procedures and processes. The job holder will follow up and assess implementation of mitigating controls to ensure risk is with the acceptable levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and operational (incl. planning):

°  Establish and ensure execution of an integrated risk management framework, strategy and policies for Telkom.

°  Champion continued implementation of Risk Management best practices in line with the established Risk Management Maturity Roadmap - improve Level 1 Maturity (Awareness) to Level 2 Maturity (Understanding & Initial Application).

°  Advise the Board and Management on key structural and process reforms to ensure the ingraining of good risk management practice at Telkom.

°  Carry out training of Risk Champions, Management Forum and ExCo on Enterprise Risk Management.

°  Ensure completion of company-wide risk assessment and implementation of Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs) in all departments.

°  Timely follow-up of risk mitigation plans and assessment of the impact of such mitigating activities.

°  Lead in establishment of Key Risk Indicators that assist the company in meeting its organisation- wide KPIs, and measuring the KRIs in Q3 and Q4 of every year cycle after establishment in Q2.

°  Review of company-wide risk assessment and all departmental RCSAs.

°  Assess highly ranked risks for the impact of mitigating operational controls.

°  Continuously monitor ERM activities to ensure they are fully embedded within the organisation activities and decision making.

°  Embark on a continuous learning drive to stay abreast with best practise in risk management, Telecoms and related industries.

°  Ensure a thorough understanding of the Telkom products and services, policies and procedures to ensure a consistent delivery of the risk management message to all staff.

Reporting:

°  Prepare Quarterly Risk Reports (ERM Activity Reports and Risk Analysis Reports) for ExCo and Board of Audit & Risk Committee.

°  Collect, analyse and report on satisfaction survey response from ExCo regarding the readability, usefulness and accuracy of risk analysis reports.

°  Serve as the custodian of the Company-wide Risk Register and ensure regular reporting, tracking and treatment of the risks therein identified.

Academic background & Professional Knowledge:

°  Relevant Degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Risk Management

°  Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Certification

°  Information System Auditing (CISA) will be an added advantage 

°  6-8 years in Internal Auditing, Telecommunications or Risk Management 

°  4-6 years in External Auditing & Risk Management (Big 4 experience in telecoms audit will be plus)

Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:

°  Computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs)

°  Control framework assessment and assurance

°  Regulatory and legal framework

°  Governance , risk and control

°  Risk assessment

°  Risk management

°  Strategic risk management

°  Innovation

°  Risk and compliance management skills

°  Analytical Thinking Customer and results orientation

°  Business and organization awareness

°  Ability to receive and manage confidential/sensitive information with the highest level of integrity.

°  Governance process improvements

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 19th June 2024 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability.