Analyze your CV for Senior Specialist; Governance, Risk, Compliance & Control at National Microfinance Bank(NMB)

JOB PURPOSE Represent the HR department in matters related to governance, compliance & operational risk. RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify, manage and escalate all breaches, exceptions, material risks, process/control failures to the Head, Centers of Expertise and robust action plans (including owner and due dates) are put in place and tracked to satisfactory completionMonitor key and People Risk processes and controls across the business functions in line with the HR Governance Plan and ensure review outcomes are reported to the relevant stakeholdersPartner with business to ensure business growth is balanced with risk management and control; liaise with Operational Risk on everyday functioning of controls, periodic monitoring of activities, timely identification and reporting of significant risks and losses and effectiveness of risk mitigation actions; and ensure the execution of audit closure reports as well as the implementation of the agreed action plans on the findings/issues raised for compliance.Monitor and report HR third-party supplier risks and ensure that gaps identified in third-party control requirements are satisfactorily addressed by the supplierEnsure HR Policies are communicated to the business; regularly monitored for adherence; non-compliance issues are reported and escalated to relevant stakeholders and addressedImprove levels of adherence within the HR Risk & Control Framework including effectively controlled risks, successful independent conformance assuranceEnsure no overdue audit observations or failed issue, no unsatisfactory regulatory compliance reviewsEnsure HR staff are adequately trained and aware of HR policies, risk & controls framework, systems, and processesEnsure effective performance management with 100% PD plans in place fully aligned with the strategic plan and agreed upon target dateDraw and present Risk, Governance & Control for purposes of Management team reportsAttend and guide both internal and external auditors in all audit planning and actual audit in HR processesPrepare closure documents for audit items and submit as per requirementMaintain a list of HR service providers and ensure adherence to governance requirements including undertaking reviews of their performance and ensure adherence to service level and contractual agreementEnsure employee screening is conducted and all agreed standards are adhered as per screening proceduresGuide HR administration team with on-boarding issues and ensure adherence of all documentation requirements.Qualifications and ExperienceDegree or Post-graduate Diploma in HR, Business, Social Sciences. HR certification or Master’s Degree will be an added advantageSound business understanding of policy compliance3+ years’ experience in Risk and Audit preferably in HR and in a large, matrix environment.