World Food Programme Job Vacancy : IT Network Specialist

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
• CISCO CCNP (Routing and Switching) Certification – mandatory
• 5+ years’ experience installing and maintaining CISCO networks (emphasis on hands-on experience in switching, routing, Wireless, VOIP and video conferencing)
• Ability to operate network component analysers, scanners, and testers.

Language skills:

• Fluent English (spoken and written).

JOB PURPOSE

The World Food Programme IT network infrastructure delivers mission critical services to WFP staff. In Kenya, WFP Country Office IT teams support offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Dadaab, Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Lodwar and Kakuma. Our WFP network allows staff to access WFP Corporate applications and internet-based solutions via MPLS, VSAT and Internet Service Provider (ISP) services. Design of our network and security protocols are standardized by our HQ IT Division. Meanwhile, optimising connectivity and ensuring protection of our network is delegated to IT staff in the Country Office. Increasing usage of cloud-based solutions such as Office 365, prioritizes the need for a robust and healthy network. The WFP Kenya Country Office requires a dedicated staff to manage and troubleshoot our network for all WFP Kenya Country offices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Main Activities:

• Installing, Configuring, and supporting WFP’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system (such as routers, switches, firewalls and other network equipment);
• Configuring and supporting Video Conferencing, Webcasting, VOIP systems.
• Monitoring network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability, maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations; performing data backups and disaster recovery operations;
• Performing network support and new service deployment & implementation;
• Troubleshooting & operation support for critical tickets related to WFP network; troubleshooting network issues in network and application layer; analysing and troubleshooting issues related to Cisco Switches and Firewalls using tools like Wireshark, Fluke (to analyse packets and troubleshoot issues);
• Coordinating and troubleshooting service escalations with quality assurance and development teams and troubleshooting network performance issues, end user connectivity and working closely with 3rd party vendors and ISP carriers.
• Act as back-up for the Nairobi IT Service Desk team and respond to client requests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, APs, and phones;
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports;
• Troubleshoot all network issues including routers and routing protocols. Liaise with WFP HQ Specialists and Service Providers for resolution to issues;
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs;
• Collaborate and support WFP IT Assistants in Field Offices to ensure day-to-day network activities are completed
• Travel to Field Offices to conduct regular maintenance and for emergency issues.
• Adhere to and complete project tasks within assigned timeframes.
• Write technical specifications for purchase of networking hardware and software products.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation, procedures manuals, and help sheets for network installations, including data, voice, and video systems.
• Train WFP IT Assistants on advanced networking skills for monitoring and troubleshooting

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Independent worker able to manage project timelines and priorities;
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to compile and present information;
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Experience working in an international organisation or multicultural environment will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of WFP’s Core mission and values.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

CISCO CCNA/CCNP: Security, Wireless

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Please ensure you include your past TWO Performance Appraisals/ PACE
• WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge fees from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
• Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• For any queries write to Nairobi.queryhr@wfp.org

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for application: 14 January, 2019.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office Job Vacancy : Deputy Transport Manager

Main purpose of job:

The job holder’s main focus will be support the Transport Manager in coordinating excellent service delivery in the Transport, and Reception sections, maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining the department’s operational cost data.

Roles & Responsibilities;

• Deputise for the Transport Manager in respect of transport and fuel management, ensuring that vehicles are insured, assets are managed correctly, vehicles are driven safely, damage is investigated, and on-board vehicle equipment is serviceable and properly accounted for. In addition liaise with Security personnel in respect to vehicle movements and security equipment, etc.
• Supervise and motivate the Transport Planner, Drivers, Receptionist and Mail Room staff with integrity and foresight, and in accordance with HR procedures and policies, ensuring that they maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.
• Actively oversee use of authorised taxis to ensure accuracy of billing, quality of service, integrity of taxi bookings and value for money.
• Coordinate any authorised weekend vehicle hire bookings, ensuring a full handover/takeover procedure is carried out, subsequently reporting accidents and damage to the Transport Manager, and that hire fees are properly accounted for. Carry out random mileage checks in between bookings and report potential misuse as above.
• Monitor usage of official vehicles, ensuring log books are accurately recorded and vehicle handover procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Be response for procurement of fuel, oils and spare parts and maintain accurate and real-time usage/consumption records.
• Oversee the Transport Section’s budget in accordance with accounting regulations and authorised spend limits.
• Supervise and motivate the Messengers ensuring that the mail services and mail room operations run smoothly, in accordance with both contract key performance indicators and security regulations.
• Manage the maintenance of accurate filing systems, with documented and supported records of actions for audit purposes.
• Contribute to and collate regular Transport reports for the mission’s management team.
• Act as a champion on driver overtime, ensuring that any spend is properly authorised, accounting papers are submitted in a timely fashion, overtime hours are equally distributed among the team, and any areas of concern are immediately reported to the Transport Manager
• Coordinating annual vehicle insurance renewals for all BHC vehicles and liaising with approved insurance brokers in respect of claims.
• Administer issued fuel cards and monitor fuel card usage.
• Manage and analyse customer feedback reports and liaise closely with the Transport Manager to take any remedial recommendations forward.
• Play a key and active role in the implementation of the Transport Policy review processes
• Any other duties that might be assigned by the Transport Manager.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Staff: One Receptionist, two Messengers, one Transport Planner, 18 Drivers & two Mechanics

 

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A degree in any business related field with minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• The ability to synthesize and analyse complex information
• Ability to make clear, informed decisions and a proven record of showing initiative
• Have previous first-hand experience of managing a transport fleet or large team in a busy environment.
• Possess good planning and reporting skills
• Have excellent IT skills
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to display close attention to detail
• Evidence of very good customer service skills including an ability to handle difficult customers while working under pressure.

 

Required competencies

Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

 

 

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World Food Programme Job Vacancy : Junior Regional Government Partnerships Officer

This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:

The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern and Central Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilisation and management support to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.

Enhancing partnerships and exploring new forms of engagement with key stakeholders are critical to achieve WFP’s mandate. RBN assists the region in raising funds where most needed and optimising the management of received or expected funding. Given the programmatic and financial architectural change which WFP is currently rolling out, known as the Integrated Road Map (IRM), several aspects of resource mobilisation are undergoing change.

The RBN Partnerships Unit is looking to engage a Junior Regional Government Partnerships Officer specifically dedicated to managing the IRM rollout aspects of donor relations/partnership in the region; to strengthen the Unit’s ability to manage critical resource mobilisation, to carry out resource analysis and resource management functions and to provide related support to Country Offices (COs) and WFP Headquarters (HQ) in Rome.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head of the Partnerships Unit, the Junior Regional Government Partnerships Officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Act as IRM focal point for the Partnerships Unit:

• Manage a smooth resource migration process from a donor relations perspective;
• Organise IRM donor relations/resource mobilisation workshop/s;
• Participate in RBN IRM Training of Trainers (ToT) cross-functional team established to cascade knowledge about IRM developments to the Country Offices (COs) specifically on donor relations/partnership aspects including;
• How to strengthen and mainstream partnership considerations throughout the Country Strategic Plans (CSPs)/Interim Country Strategic Plans (ICSPs) documents;
• Advising COs on their stakeholder consultations;
• Flag the need to secure early donor buy-in for the CSPs/ICSPs and discuss quality funding;
• Provide remote and in-country hands-on assistance on mapping regional and/or country specific donor preferences, developing resource mobilisation and Partnership Action Plans (PAPs);
• Research and highlight fundraising opportunities to RBN and CO colleagues;
• Monitoring Country Portfolio Budget (CPB) contributions earmarking, collecting lessons learnt to inform management decisions;
• Provide support, advise, disseminate and, if relevant, offer feedback on donor relations IRM specific guidance produced by WFP Headquarters (e.g. Member State Portal, earmarking paper, partnerships CSP guidance).

2. Donor Relations information and knowledge management focal point:

• Providing inputs and prepare briefing documents for senior level management meetings with donors and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. funding analyses, one-pagers, posters);
• Support the implementation of SalesForce in COs and RBN to effectively monitor, register, and track funding opportunities as well as donor intelligence; and provide support to COs reflecting local and regional fundraising activities in SalesForce;
• Coordinate the completion of the Management Plan exercise 2019 and 2020;
• Prepare forecasting tables ahead of monthly Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) meetings and handle other ad-hoc requests such as processing Advance Financing Requests (AFRs).

3. Support to regional donor relationships;

• Assist in organising thematic donor events/outreach;
• Bridge donor knowledge between COs and donor Government Partnerships Officers in an effort to continue building an active and collaborative network of WFP Government Partnership Officers;
• Support any other donor relations required tasks.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• RBN resource migration exercise: review all relevant grants to be migrated from a donor relations perspective and take relevant action, if needed;
• Prepare IRM specific funding analyses for all Country Offices and for regional overview;
• All Partnership Action Plans submitted and drafts reviewed;
• Country Strategic Plans/Interim Country Strategic Plans documents reviewed from a partnership/donor relations angle;
• Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) forecasting tables are completed on a monthly basis and Advanced Finance Requests (AFRs) processed timely;
• Donors briefs are completed timely and to a high-quality standard;
• All relevant documents are saved on the Partnership Shared Drive;
• Provide regular Country Portfolio Budget contributions earmarking updates;
• Documents and presentations are drafted/delivered as part of the IRM cross-functional team and COs are kept abreast of most recent partnership developments under the IRM – and feel well equipped and supported throughout the transitions and implementation of the CSPs/ICSPs;
• RBN SalesForce entries by CO users are timely and correct;
• IRM resource mobilisation workshop organised and conducted successfully;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University degree, or First degree with experience and training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field;

Experience:

2-3 years post-graduate, progressively responsible, job related experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, member states, host government and other partners; as well as experience with resource mobilisation and relationship management;

Knowledge & Skills:

Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Competencies: Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), Teamwork, Action Management, Innovation, Partnering, Client Orientation.

Application Deadline: 06 JANUARY 2019

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Ericsson-Worldwide Job Vacancy : 1st Level Operations

We are now looking for a 1st Level Operations professional. This job role is responsible for the coordination, support, management and execution of reactive maintenance activities to ensure that services provided to customers are continuously available and performing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels.

Responsibilities

You will support the following systems and functions: note, this role requires you to work in shifts as it is 24hour support

· Event management

· Incident management

· Remote site access control

· Legal request execution

· Billing operations

· Assurance support activities

Key Qualifications

· Education: Academic degree, minimum on Bachelor level, in Engineering (IT, Telecom)

· Minimum years of experience: 3-5 years’ experience of deploy system test and lead testing team.

· Domain experience: area of expertise – Business Support System (BSS), Charging Systems

· ISEB/ISTQB software testing qualifications would be an advantage

Additional Requirements

· Knowledge sharing & collaboration skills

· Problem solving & creative thinking

· Ericsson knowledge

· English skills

· Delivering results & meeting customer expectations

· Analysing

· Working with people

· Manage instructions & procedures

· Applying expertise & technology

Why is Ericsson a great place to work?

Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society where every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential. Mobility, broadband and the cloud are transforming the world, enabling industries and society to provide better services, capture new opportunities, improve businesses, increase efficiency, and create new user experiences.

Our services, software and infrastructure support every major telecom operator in the world. The transformation that this brings allows people, business and society to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.

With about 101,000 employees and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our SEK 100 billion investment in research and development over the last three years ensure that our solutions – and our customers – are at the forefront of innovation.

At Ericsson, we give our employees the freedom to think big. Your ideas and innovations can turn into achievements that impact society and change the world. Are you ready to be a change-maker? Learn what makes YOU + Ericsson a powerful combination. Join us today.

Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales in 2014 were SEK 228.0 billion (USD 33.1 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York.

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and development.

Ericsson expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetic information.

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Oracle Job Vacancy : Deal Management Manager

Manages activities of contract administration team to ensure that contracts are prepared, negotiated and accepted in accordance with Corporate policies. Monitors contract and business terms to mitigate Oracle’s risk. Manages a professional staff.

Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, acceptance, and management of commercial contracts; including licensing agreements. Reviews and approves all contractual documents, drafted by Field Contracts staff, for protection of Oracle’s contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy. Work with Legal throughout the negotiating and drafting process; to ensure all necessary approvals are received. Conduct periodic audits of Field Contract staffs executed engagement contracts for compliance with company policy and ensure adequate quality and technical proficiency.

Leads a specialized area which may have diverse functional elements. Frequently interacts with supervisors and/or functional peer group managers. May interact with senior management. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial, federal, state and/or local government contracts. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Oracle Contract Management process. BA/BS Paralegal Certification or equivalent years of professional experience.

As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salary verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

Deal Management Manager

 

Location:

 

Nairobi, Kenya (preferred)

Lagos, Nigeria

 

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the East & West Africa (English speaking countries) Deal Management service. Ensure the provision of high quality and effective service that ensures revenue to Oracle is maximized on every opportunity whilst at all times adhering to legal, ethical, HR and commercial policies/procedures.

Responsible of team of Deal Managers in East and West Africa region.

The Deal Managers are the project managers for the deal contracting process and are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the contracts process for strategic transactions ensuring consistency with Oracle strategy, commitments and goals.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

– Provide a quality Contracting service to Oracle Sales through highly skilled and motivated Deal Manager workforce

– Ensures that the Contracting service complies with the documented process including conformance with Oracle commercial policies and procedures

– Ensure Contracting service is delivered to highest levels of customer/stakeholder satisfaction.

– Interface/liaise with regional sales management ensuring alignment to their business goals

– Responsible for continual improvement of the service offered

– Manages exceptions and escalations to Deal Management operation, handling customer expectation and satisfaction.

– Takes actions to solve complaints and identifies need for corrective/preventative action

– Complies with Oracle’s policies at all times

– Owns and drives regional or global projects as required

Experience & Skills

– Require a minimum of 2 years management experience in IT industry, preferable in operational or service delivery role.

– Displays a good understanding of Oracle technology and services capability and structure

– Displays a good understanding of Oracle’s internal organization and seeks to build and maintain a personal contact network within this structure

– Stays open and honest with customer and colleagues at all times, honoring promises and commitments

– Identifies how to improve how things are being done and acts before being asked

– Makes decisions based on accurate information and priorities that balances the interests of the customer and Oracle

– Fluent in English

Qualifications

Educated to Degree level or with suitable higher level education or industry experience in technology and/or service delivery.

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Schneider Electric Job Vacancy : Partner Project Marketing Engineer

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Partner Projects Marketing Engineer in our Kenyan office with the main responsibility of managing its offers’ portfolio and offers’ introductions and accountable of the growth and profitability.

Job Purpose

· Understand and shares Offer Strategy with the Business Unit to adapt and execute it locally

· Master the Offer knowledge and the Offer environment

· Support Sales Offer strategy execution

· Collect and give to the Business Unit all Business information

· Take part in Sales, Inventory & Operation Planning (SIOP²) process.

Key Accountability areas:

1. Understand and shares Offer Strategy with the Business Unit to adapt and execute it locally:

· Manage and develop his/her offer portfolio.

· Manages or supports the launch of new offers over time, to encourage growth of market

· share and compatibility with needs, guaranteeing achievement of goals.

· Implement the Marketing Mix (Product, Place, Price and Communication adapted to the

· offer

· Guarantees profitability of the offer (price, mix, etc.)

· Is responsible of the pricing positioning and consolidated margin (CCO) optimization

· for the whole offer sold in the entity.

· Lead the traceability initiative for the country.

· Drive an execution plan to transform Install base traceability data into business generation

· opportunities, feeding sales teams””

2. Master the Offer knowledge and the Offer environment:

· Is in charge of market measurement, evolution analysis and relevant action plans.

· Monitor the competition and analyzes competitors offer positioning at entity level(strategy, marketing mix, …).

· Usually participates in country standardization committees.

3. Support Sales Offer strategy execution:

· Provide the elements required to support the offer and builds the relevant action plans.

· Contributes to define and implement all necessary action plans to boost the offers(especially Solution offers and prescription).

· Ensure that all relevant resources are properly trained concerning the offer sold in the entity and have the right tools/methodologies.

· Organize the Sales and customers trainings

· Help Businesses generate leads

4. Collect and give to the Business Unit all Business information:

· Contribute to the specifications of new offers and offer adaptations with Businesses.

5. Take part in Sales, Inventory & Operation Planning (SIOP²) process

Contribute to the Sales Forecast”

· More than 4 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing or Product management

· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Control, Automation Engineering or related field

· Strong offer knowledge and management; business acumen

· Strong analytical ability, organizational skills and project management skills

· Can work well under pressure, initiative, customer focus & good interpersonal skills

· Good command in English, both spoken and written & computer skills

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Unilever Job Vacancy : Controls and Process Improvement Lead

Main Job Purpose

 

The role is responsible for active risk management and controls, leading this vital agenda across the business and ensuring process excellence. Critical leadership role in implementation of global initiatives such as IFRS 16 as well as further initiatives to eliminate, simplify or automate transactional finance work in partnership with other functions. In addition, the role oversees internal audit; Self review, Financial Controls Assessment (FCA) and Corporate audits.

 

Job Summary

 

Risk Management

• Lead risk identification across the business
• Drive business to ensure the controls are designed and operated adequately to mitigate key risks.
• Risk Identification; Orchestrate creation of a view of unit’s key risks
• Risk Mitigation; Drive effective risk governance
• Ensure ownership across the business for all key risks
• Ensure review of effectiveness of risk mitigation activities
• Use business knowledge to challenge; adequacy of control design and effectiveness of control operations

Drive Compliance and Audits

• Hold employees accountable for operating financial controls outside of unit responsibility
• Ensures that all GFCF controls under unit responsibility are operated
• Seeks assurance from Operating Centres that all other GFCF controls are operating
• Proactively seeks exceptions from GCAD if not applying some controls
• Completes FCA testing requirements as determined by GCAD
• Owns ‘Living the Model’ compliance

Key Requirements

• Accounting qualification preferably BCOM or similar accounting qualification with experience in Financial, Controls and Audit/Accounting
• CPA (K) and Audit experience advantageous

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