RISK MANAGER - Careers with Uganda Telecom

UTL has taken its niche in the telecom industry in Uganda by storm – enjoying phenomenal growth and an unrivalled and unparalleled profile. Now we are looking for resources with the drive, character and ambition to contribute to the growth of the organization in a new and exciting period of further development of the company in the Audit and Risk Management function.
RISK MANAGER

Reports to the Head of Audit and Risk Management

Applicants must have

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or related field from a recognised university
• A relevant professional qualification e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA or equivalent
• A minimum of 6(six) year’s Risk management experience in a large organisation , 3(three) of which should be in a senior management position
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IIA, ICPAU or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of Risk management experts in implementing the Uganda Telecom strategy within a framework agreed by the Head of Audit and Risk Management, which meets requirements for creating and delivering shareholder value
• Establishing an enterprise-wide Risk management framework and risk strategy which offers a structured, consistent and continuous process improvement across the organisation.
• Facilitating the alignment of risk appetite with strategy and establishing an appropriate risk environment.
• Identifying risks i.e. potential threats to the achievement of objectives
• Assessing risks, including their impact and likelihood of occurring and developing a risk matrix
• Submitting the risk matrix/profile on a timely basis to audit section in order to develop an annual risk based audit plan.
• Drawing up a risk process/procedures manual for approval by EXCO through documenting risks and managing multiple and cross enterprise risks.
• Undertaking response and other control activities by responding to and reporting on opportunities and threats that affect the achievement of objectives
• Recommending and participating in the implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate risk
• Communicating information on risks consistently at all levels in the organization.
• Examining, evaluating, reporting and recommending improvements on the adequacy and effectiveness of management’s risk processes.
• Centrally monitoring and coordinating the risk management processes and the outcomes.
• Promoting company-wide risk awareness.
• Providing assurance on the effectiveness with which risks are managed.
• Preventing and detecting fraud and following up on the implementation of recommended action
• Explaining Uganda Telecom’s Risk management strategy to key stakeholders and ensuring that it drives operational staff.
• Submitting Reports to the Head of Audit and Risk management on a timely basis.
• Obtaining, maintaining and developing a Risk Management staff capable of accomplishing the Risk management function.
• Appraising Risk management staff and providing counsel on their performance and professional development.
• Using relevant metrics and measures to routinely monitor Risk management progress against targets and taking appropriate action to ensure that all targets are met or exceeded.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good Leadership Skills
• Personal commitment to meet or exceed all targets and objectives
• A good team player.
• Utmost professional integrity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure

Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:

The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Uganda Telecom
Rwenzori Courts
P.O Box 7171
Kampala.
OR
recruitment@utl.co.ug
Closing Date: 9th December 2011 at 17.00hrs. Only successful candidates will be contacted