JOBS AT OPPORTUNITY TANZANIA , JUNE 2014

Risk & Compliance Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Internal Compliance Manager/Officer is part of an integrated risk management function that will identify and promote quick follow up on and with significant "hands on" involvement in resolving the risk issues within the business The Self Assessment Templates (SATs) will provide the framework within which to operate and will ensure that all of the risks across the business have been covered. Using the "show me" approach, the Compliance Manager/Officer will give assurance that all mitigants and controls are being effectively implemented. They will help instill a stronger risk culture across the entire business Work with relevant functions to make processes as short, effective, simple and clear as possible Reduce identified risks where appropriate Maintain up to date Internal Compliance "show me" binders which will be available for Internal Audit, External Audit, Central Bank and Global Risk team members for review.  Update the respective SAT templates with both internal and external audit as well as central bank recommendations to reduce/avoid repeat findings. Follow up specifically on all External Audit, Central Bank and Global Risk team recommendations to avoid repeat findings. Fraud prevention and Investigations Conducting spot checks on field and report on findings to Operations on regular  basis /atleast monthly Maintain a Client's visit rooster, with updated findings and Management responses. Maintain up to date Internal and External Audit findings report with Management response /Tracking log. Ensure that Daily bank reconciliation are done at the branches  as systems input by Finance and Operations. Qualification and Requirements ·         A Bachelor's degree in any of the numerate business related subjects from a reputable university or college ·         Minimum 5 years overall relevant working experience, ·         Training in a bank, lending or financial company.  Knowledge and Skills ·         Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of risk management ·         Knowledge of banking compliance regulations or directives, bank and company, local employment and labor laws and micro/corporate lending products and services best practices. ·         Ability to develop and prepare compliance check list and report on it ·         Intermediate skills in personal computer operation, word processing and spreadsheet software.  Reporting and Communication Skills ·         Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees ·         Ability to consolidate and prepare local regulatory, statutory and Management reports ·         Ability to meet reporting expectations of the COO and Senior Management Teams ·         Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in the information and advice provided to COO, management and employees.  Interpersonal and People Management Skills ·         Strong team building skills and experience with the ability to enthuse, inspire, develop and motivate employees; ·         Strong relationship building and diplomatic interpersonal skills with individuals and teams as a whole; Has a positive "can do" mentality and has the ability to exploit all available resources to accomplish objectives; ·         Ability to motivate others by personal role modeling, professional credibility, and trust ·         Ability to handle difficult people and tense situations with diplomacy and tact; spot potential conflict, bring disagreements into the open, encourage debate and open discussion and orchestrate win-win situations ·         Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations; ·         Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the company; ·         Strong analytical, influencing and negotiation skills; ·         Assertive, has initiative and personal drive  Advanced Mathematical and Numeric Skills ·         Calculation of interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balancing of accounts; ·         Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ·         Skill to locate routine mathematical errors; ·         Computation of rate, ratio and percent including the drafting and interpretation of business financial reports and bar graphs.  Personal Computer Operation ·         Intermediate skills in personal computer operation; ·         Computer system user skills ·         Reporting and communication software programmes - word processing, PowerPoint presentation, and spreadsheet; ·         Typing speed to meet production needs of the position KEY RELATIONSHIPS ·         Chief Operating Officer ·         Manager Branch Operations ·         Management Team at all levels ·         Branch Managers; ·         Micro finance institutions in the country; ·         Banking and financial industry associations

Interested and qualified candidates should send their covering letter with Curriculum Vitae explaining why they fit the above mentioned position before 20^th June 2014. Send only covering letter and Curriculum Vitae through email address shown below

Head Human Resources

Plot 93, Block 36 G; Kinondoni B
Kawawa Rd. Opp. Open University of Tanzania

P.O Box 80244

Dar es Salaam

Email: applications@opportunity.co.tz

NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OPPORTUNITY TANZANIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER