Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

Job Description

Tebelopele is a non-profit health and wellness organization dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of communities across Botswana for over 25 years. Tebelopele facilities are situated in 23 locations serving residents in rural and urban areas. Tebelopele is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the Senior Risk and Compliance Officer role.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organization-wide risk management framework and support departments in identifying and assessing strategic, operational, financial, reputational, legal, regulatory, information and other emerging risks.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, contractual requirements, organizational policies and donor conditions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements where weaknesses are identified.
• Conduct risk based internal audits, identifying risks, and recommending action to mitigate risks in order to secure organizational continuity.
• Support management and governance structures in strengthening transparency, accountability and good corporate governance practices.
• Develop and deliver risk and compliance awareness programmes for employees and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual risk and compliance reports for management and relevant governance structures.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• A professional qualification in risk management, internal auditing, compliance, accounting or a related discipline such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, ACCA, CIMA, or a recognized risk/compliance qualification is mandatory.
• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, financial controls, regulatory compliance or a related field.
• Experience working with auditors, regulators, donors, management committees or Boards will be an advantage.
• Experience in a regulated environment, NGO, financial institution, healthcare organization or other complex operating environment is desirable.
• Professional Membership: ACCA/CIMA/CIA, IIA/ BICA membership, IRM membership will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Technical Competencies: Enterprise risk management principles and frameworks, Internal control systems and assurance processes, Compliance monitoring and regulatory requirements, Fraud risk management and prevention, Audit processes and management of audit findings, Policy and procedure development.
• Knowledge of recognized frameworks such as King codes, ISO 31000, COSO Internal Control and COSO Enterprise Risk Management would be advantageous.
• Skills and Competencies: Internal Auditing, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Integrity and Confidentiality, Communication, Problem Solving, Influencing and Stakeholder Management, Planning and Organization, Continuous Improvement.

How to Apply

Apply by email: recruitment@tebelopele.org.bw Phone: +267 3958014Address: Private Bag 112 Gaborone Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.