The Compliance Manager role at British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya plc is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the review of processes and systems to ensure strict adherence to both BAT Group standards and local corporate governance requirements. This role serves as a process custodian, executing strategic compliance frameworks and providing critical reporting to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership.
Responsibilities and Duties
Compliance & Operational Reviews: Perform systematic compliance reviews on high-risk processes and conduct independent risk-based operational process reviews to ensure that business procedures support the achievement of organizational objectives.
Reporting: Prepare accurate and detailed written reports for the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team, explaining findings and proposing actionable remedial plans.
Risk & Control Framework: Drive the review of the risk and control framework and lead cross-functional teams through the annual Control Navigator self-assessment, monitoring the implementation of action plans.
Investigations: Carry out ad-hoc investigations and reviews into suspected irregularities and report outcomes to the Board and senior management.
Training & Development: Provide formal training sessions for management and staff to foster a culture of risk awareness and control compliance.
Administrative Support: Provide support to the Board Audit & Risk Committee, including the preparation of official papers, and support the business during internal and external audits.
Process Optimization: Develop and implement process efficiency improvements based on best practices and Group standardization.
Governance Monitoring: Perform monthly monitoring and reporting of internal controls and governance in line with the Kenya Governance Committee's Terms of Reference.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Education: A relevant university degree is required.
Professional Certification: Must possess a professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CPA.
Experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in finance or audit, with at least 3 years in a controlling or audit-specific field.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to interact with the Board and senior management. Must be proactive, creative, and capable of working independently on project management tasks.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the official BAT careers portal. You can access the application page via the link below:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the British American Tobacco (BAT) official careers page. Please follow this link to start your application: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1180312. You will be redirected to careers.bat.com where you can submit your credentials.
