The Associate provides comprehensive support to the Risk & Quality (R&Q) department and the broader business units. The primary objective is to ensure smooth and efficient operations, maintain compliance with firm and business regulatory requirements, and ensure adherence to internal policies. The role involves supporting the R&Q specialist in various routine operational roles across ethics, compliance, and business resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Ethics & Compliance Standard
Perform first-level documentation and carry out monitoring procedures as required within the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Standards Annual plans and Risk Assessments.
Participate in awareness initiatives, including drafting firm-wide communications in response to inquiries and consultations.
Acceptance Process
Facilitate the client and third-party verification process as part of the firm’s Acceptance procedures.
Process relationship requests from the PwC Kenya team members.
Review Know Your Customer (KYC) related information for completeness and accuracy.
Manage the firm's Background Search database, including monthly reconciliations and confirmation on Troublesome Practice Matters (TPMs), Directorships, Vendor Listings, and Bad Debt listings.
Monitoring and Compliance
Carry out testing procedures during monthly (JBR, Checkpoint) and quarterly (AFS) monitoring procedures.
Provide support during compliance reviews by coordinating the collation of support documentation required during the review process.
Assist with the production of standard monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports and other reports as required.
Training Support
Provide logistical and research support during the annual refresher and other R&Q training sessions in line with Network Risk Management Standards.
Cascade R&Q New Joiner E-learning modules.
Facilitate new joiner induction training, specifically the Business Continuity Management (BCM) sessions.
Business Resilience
Support the Business Continuity (BC) coordinator in the maintenance of the firm-wide Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) through documentation and participation in awareness and testing activities.
Serve as a Risk Management System administrator by validating data maintained within the system, supporting teams during Everbridge setup and login, and facilitating system test processes.
Maintain the International travel tracker by updating traveler details and confirming the return of teams to assist in incident advisory.
Secondary Responsibilities
Support the Information Security Management System (ISMS) core team in enforcing related policies within the R&Q docket (e.g., clear desk policy).
Support the Office Safety and Health (OSH) core team in collating R&Q-specific documentation.
Participate in systems projects and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Maintain the R&Q page within the PwC Kenya intranet.
Qualifications and Requirements
A minimum of a First Degree (Bachelor's) in Risk Management, Compliance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the PwC career portal via the link provided below.
