Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education with an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society's progressive good.
Role Overview
The Director, Risk Management & Assurance reports to the Principal, Internal Audit, Assurance & Risk Management. The position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the University's risk management and assurance framework, ensuring institutional systems and processes effectively support the achievement of MKU's objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate implementation of the University’s risk management and assurance framework.
Responsible for implementation and review of risk management and assurance policies and strategies.
Ensure institutional risk management systems and assurance processes are adequate and effective in supporting achievement of the University’s objectives.
Coordinate identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of institutional risks.
Develop and review institutional risk registers, mitigation measures and assurance programmes.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, University Charter, statutes and approved policies.
Coordinate assurance reviews on operational, financial, academic and administrative processes.
Advise Management on emerging risks, governance issues and mitigation measures.
Monitor implementation of risk mitigation measures and assurance recommendations.
Coordinate business continuity, compliance and risk awareness initiatives within the University.
Assist the University in implementation of new or altered risk management, compliance and assurance standards.
Coordinate special investigations and risk-related assignments.
Prepare and present risk management and assurance reports to Management and relevant Committees.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to risk management and assurance.
Supervise Internal Auditors and Audit Assistants in matters relating to risk management and assurance.
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time-to-time.
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Professional qualification such as CRMA, CIA, CPA(K), CISA, or equivalent.
Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.
Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at a managerial level.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and assurance processes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
