Hot Job at FINCA International (Head of Risk and Compliance) - 2015

The Foundation for International Community Assistance-FINCA International is a non-profit, microfinance organization, founded by John Hatch in 1984. Sometimes referred to as the “World Bank for the Poor” and a “poverty vaccine for the planet”, FINCA is the innovator of the village banking methodology in micro-credit and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern day micro-finance.

Job Title: Head of Risk and Compliance

Location 
Imo

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Qualifications and Experience
Five years working experience in internal control, audit, or risk management, preferably in financial services industry, sector
Experience with AML-CFT Compliance in regulated financial institution
Three years’ experience in management/leadership role
Policy development and implementation experience preferred
Relevant professional qualifications in local market
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Credit or Finance or relevant certifications
Post-graduate degree will be an added advantage
Fluency in English
High proficiency in use of computerized applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Visio.

Critical Competencies
Leading with integrity – Reinforces our values through daily behaviour and holds others accountable to ethical behaviour
Employee engagement – Maintains a fulfilling work environment and engages staff based on their strengths. Mentors others to develop their skills and provides feedback on performance regularly.
Responsible for results – Takes responsibility for own actions and manages others to focus on key priorities.
Recruitment and staffing – Makes quality hiring decisions; Forecasts staffing needs accurately; Follows Company hiring process
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Planning, Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Financial responsibility – Conserves organizational resources and works within budget guidelines.
Candidate Profile
To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following competencies and

Qualities
Consulting and management techniques to initiate and manage strategic changes in risk management across the entire organization
Knowledge and experience in modern Enterprise in Internal Controls & Risk Management practices in Financial Services industry to provide practicalguidance on strategic changes.
Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria and to travel within the country (40% of the time)
Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidance to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
Results-oriented, with the ability to motivate the team to be consistent with performance
Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and commitment to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision.  In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work.

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