Risk Manager Job at Meru County Microfinance Corporation

Risk Manager Job at Meru County Microfinance Corporation

The Meru County Microfinance Corporation is a County Corporation established under the Meru County Microfinance Corporation Act, 2014 with the mandate of providing microfinance services to Small and Medium enterprises.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individuals to join our team in the following exciting and challenging position:

Risk Manager

One (1) Position

Interested candidates must have a proven track record of performance; possess excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

Exposure to IT packages, ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure is essential.

Position Scope: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Risk Manager will be responsible for assessing risks and implementing plans and strategies to minimize business losses.

Key Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures that reduce credit risk;

Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the corporation, which includes an analysis of the financial impact in the corporation when risks occur

Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the corporation

Evaluating the corporations previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the corporation such as costs and legal requirements

Preparing risk management and insurance budgets

Risk reporting ;(informing the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)

Explaining the external risk posed by corporate governance to stakeholders

Creating business continuity plans to limit risks

Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the corporation

Any

other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Studies and Management, Finance or Economics, statistics or any other related field.

CPA K/ACCA qualification is an added advantage

Five years’ work experience in a risk management in a financial institution

Ability to network and develop strong business relationships;

How to Apply

If you fulfill the above requirements, please send your application to the undersigned including a cover letter, CV, ID, testimonials, a day time telephone number, email address and three referees not later 31st December 2019.

Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the Corporations Head Office Reception, Ntara Place 1st floor upon signing a delivery at that office.

Managing Director,
Meru County Microfinance Corporation,
P.O Box 2564-60200,
Meru.

Meru County Microfinance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from

Credit Reference Bureau

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Criminal Investigation Department

Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign Universities

Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!