Enterprise Risk Manager

at  Ilqah

Key Duties and Responsibilities Strategic and operational (incl. planning):

• Establish and ensure execution of an integrated risk management framework, strategy and policies for Telkom.
• Champion continued implementation of Risk Management best practices in line with the established Risk Management Maturity Roadmap - improve Level 1 Maturity (Awareness) to Level 2 Maturity (Understanding & Initial Application).
• Advise the Board and Management on key structural and process reforms to ensure the ingraining of good risk management practice at Telkom.
• Carry out training of Risk Champions, Management Forum and ExCo on Enterprise Risk Management.
• Ensure completion of company-wide risk assessment and implementation of Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs) in all departments.
• Timely follow-up of risk mitigation plans and assessment of the impact of such mitigating activities.
• Lead in establishment of Key Risk Indicators that assist the company in meeting its organisation-wide KPIs, and measuring the KRIs in Q3 and Q4 of every year cycle after establishment in Q2.
• Review of company-wide risk assessment and all departmental RCSAs.
• Assess highly ranked risks for the impact of mitigating operational controls.
• Continuously monitor ERM activities to ensure they are fully embedded within the organisation activities and decision making.
• Embark on a continuous learning drive to stay abreast with best practice in risk management, Telecoms and related industries.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the Telkom products and services, policies and procedures to ensure a consistent delivery of the risk management message to all staff.

Reporting:

• Prepare Quarterly Risk Reports (ERM Activity Reports and Risk Analysis Reports) for ExCo and Board of Audit & Risk Committee.
• Collect, analyze and report on satisfaction survey response from ExCo regarding the readability, usefulness and accuracy of risk analysis reports.
• Serve as the custodian of the Company-wide Risk Register and ensure regular reporting, tracking and treatment of the risks therein identified.

Academic background & Professional Knowledge:

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Risk Management, or any business-related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Certifications in Information Systems Auditing (CISA), CRISK, or CRMA are an added advantage.
• 6-8 years of experience in Internal Auditing, Telecommunications, or Risk Management.
• 4-6 years of experience in External Auditing and Risk Management (Big 4 experience in telecom audits is a plus)

Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Freelance
Job Location: Duba

• Establish and ensure execution of an integrated risk management framework, strategy and policies for Telkom.
• Champion continued implementation of Risk Management best practices in line with the established Risk Management Maturity Roadmap - improve Level 1 Maturity (Awareness) to Level 2 Maturity (Understanding & Initial Application).
• Advise the Board and Management on key structural and process reforms to ensure the ingraining of good risk management practice at Telkom.
• Carry out training of Risk Champions, Management Forum and ExCo on Enterprise Risk Management.
• Ensure completion of company-wide risk assessment and implementation of Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs) in all departments.
• Timely follow-up of risk mitigation plans and assessment of the impact of such mitigating activities.
• Lead in establishment of Key Risk Indicators that assist the company in meeting its organisation-wide KPIs, and measuring the KRIs in Q3 and Q4 of every year cycle after establishment in Q2.
• Review of company-wide risk assessment and all departmental RCSAs.
• Assess highly ranked risks for the impact of mitigating operational controls.
• Continuously monitor ERM activities to ensure they are fully embedded within the organisation activities and decision making.
• Embark on a continuous learning drive to stay abreast with best practice in risk management, Telecoms and related industries.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the Telkom products and services, policies and procedures to ensure a consistent delivery of the risk management message to all staff