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Monday 7 December 2020

Head of Security and Investigations at HFC Limited

Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.

Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending funds advanced from First Permanent East Africa Limited (FPEA). Operations were restricted to the zoned residential areas within Nairobi and Mombasa.

Reporting To: Head of Risk and Compliance

Overall Job Purpose

The Head of Security and Investigations will be responsible for the security of the Company’s physical assets and resources to safeguard against loss & ensure business continuity. He/she is expected to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers, employees and tenants by establishing and enforcing security policies and procedures and supervising the security guard force. The job holder will also be responsible for the delivery of agreed objectives in proactive fraud management and investigation of frauds perpetrated through both electronic and non-electronic means. The position will also keep the business informed of emerging electronic fraud threats and the means to counter the same.

Principle Accountabilities

Physical security and Investigations

Recommend the Security Policy for approval by Management, determine and communicate security policies and procedures by studying organization operations and establishing internal controls, conducting inspections, preparing and updating the security manual.
Proactively manage, monitor and advice on the security of the Company’s physical assets to safeguard against loss & recommend improvement in physical security features and ensure business continuity.
Ensure effective security operations are in place at all times in respect to physical guarding and integrated security systems (Radio alarms, CCTV Systems, Fire Alarms). Continuously monitor these tools and conduct periodic tests and maintenance of this equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition.
Manage Security Service Providers to ensure adherence to security procedures and Service Level Agreements and liaise with other security agencies as may be required in line with internal and external security operations.
Conduct periodic security reviews of HF branches and subsidiaries and make appropriate recommendations through management reports.
Conduct investigations by gathering evidence, conducting interviews, collecting documents, coordinating with law enforcement personnel, presenting evidence at hearings and trials at the law courts.
Coordinate investigations and assignments done by external security service providers and issue timely reports for management with appropriate recommendations.
Follow up with all reported cases with relevant security agencies and those before the courts and give management progress report

Fraud Risk Management

Provide appropriate security advice based on security and fraud trends with the view to building up preventive controls and likely prosecutorial/litigation actions.
Implement relevant regulatory risk requirements that apply to the Company

Security Awareness

Sensitize staff on security related issues as a preventive measure against losses / crimes and safety.
Provide relevant internal security and fraud training to all staff.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, meetings and establishing personal network