Senior Governance Professional

Are you a strategic leader with expertise in governance and compliance? We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our organization's efforts in establishing effective governance frameworks, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who has demonstrated success in developing policies, procedures, and processes that drive business growth and results.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Establish a governance framework that entails controls through systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to government guidelines.
• Prepare governance reporting and report results to stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of new or changes in the regulatory framework, highlighting the requirements to relevant stakeholders, and working with stakeholders for the required actions.
• Advise on best practices for corporate governance frameworks, ensuring they are effectively integrated into business operations.
• Support various departments in dealing with queries from internal audits, and responding to corporate governance requests for information.

Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Enterprise Risk Management Framework to manage risks of the organization.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and management of risks of the organization.
• Work closely with Senior Management to develop strategies for risk avoidance, mitigation, and compliance, and to ensure all risk matters are attended to appropriately and timely.
• Monitor, review, and enhance the Risk Management Process to ensure it continues to effectively manage risks.
• Half-yearly update and report of Risk Registers to Audit Committee, identify controls, and formulate action plans to minimize, manage, and mitigate risks, and then monitor the progress of these efforts with respective stakeholders.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve governance policies, processes, and frameworks within the organization.
• Oversee the implementation of these policies across departments and monitor compliance.
• Review and update the policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective, relevant, and aligned with current governance practices.
• Provide workshop or training to relevant employees on how to adhere to the policies and procedures when required.

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management:

• Develop and update the BCP. Ensure that a comprehensive Business Impact Analysis is conducted to assess critical functions and processes that are vital to the organization's success and determine the potential impact of disruptions.
• Ensure the BCP aligns with the organization's governance framework, objectives, and risk management processes, well-documented and communicated effectively to all relevant employees.
• Play a key role in ensuring the governance structures are followed in the event of a business disruption or crisis.
• Ensure governance-related aspects of the BCP are incorporated into training programmes. Organize and conduct BCP simulation exercises on a regular basis.

Requirements:

• University degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Business, or other related disciplines.
• Membership of a professional accountancy body.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a corporate or non-profit environment, with demonstrated success in developing policies, procedures, and processes, building systems, and tools to support growth-oriented organizations.
• Experience of governmental, intergovernmental, and/or non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects at a time.

Functional Competencies:

• Expertise in corporate governance frameworks, risk management, legal compliance, internal controls, and ethical standards.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, assess risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Proficient in communicating complex governance and risk issues to diverse audiences.
• Excellent presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• People-oriented and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and efficiency, and attention to details.
• Excellent sense of initiative, ability to set priorities, and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; and an understanding of the strategic importance of IT to the delivery of an organization's success.

Management Skills:

• Corporate Governance
• Audit Committee
• Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Attention to Details
• Audits
• Crisis Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Legal Compliance