New Job Opening at VisionFund Ghana

New Job Opening at VisionFund Ghana

POSITION: Risk and Compliance Officer

Company Profile

VisionFund Ghana (VFG) is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, which operates 28 microfinance institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is a fully owned subsidiary of World Vision International, a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization. Working together, we lay the groundwork for local economies to thrive in healthy, safe communities.

We are an organization that follows strong ethical standards in our operations. We have zero tolerance for violence or abuse directed at children or adults in the communities where we work. Safeguarding children and adults in the communities we serve is central to all VFG activities, and hence a duty for all employees.

Job Description

Purpose

Assists in overseeing the implementation of the VisionFund Ghana (VFG) Risk Management framework, assuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal standards, policies, and procedures. The role is to verify that VFG’s internal controls are adequate for measuring and managing current and future risks.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that all branches are following compliance guidelines.
• Conduct an internal investigation into compliance issues.
• Assist in assessing product, compliance, and operational risks and creating risk management plans for all branches.
• Report any infractions of compliance or regulatory standards to the risk and compliance manager, who will take appropriate action.
• Assist in planning, creating, and implementing a comprehensive risk management approach for the organization;
• Risk assessment entails examining hazards as well as identifying, defining, and estimating the top ten (10) risks to branches.
• Risk evaluation entails comparing predicted risks to criteria defined by the organization, such as expenses, legal requirements, and environmental issues, as well as analyzing the firm’s previous risk management;
• Maintain a risk register for each branch.
• Prepare periodic reports on the management of branch assets and liabilities for (ALCO).
• Assist with implementing the Disaster Risk Plan (DRP).
• Compile periodic reports for the Risk and Compliance Manager.
• Any additional obligations assigned by management.

Required Skill or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, social sciences, or a related discipline
• Must have solid analytical skills.
• Must be willing and able to work successfully under pressure while remaining goal-oriented.
• Must be able to work within deadlines.
• The ideal candidate is a team player who values collaboration and can connect with individuals from all backgrounds.
• Must have a solid understanding of microfinance methodology, products, and services.
• Must be imaginative, self-motivated, and active.
• Must be a practicing Christian.

How to Apply for this New Job at VisionFund Ghana

Interested applicants should submit an application letter and CV labelled ‘Risk and Compliance Officer‘ to pandc@visionfundghana.org.

The interested individual must either live in the area or be willing to relocate there.

Closing date: August 2, 2024

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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