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Watu Africa, Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance and Investigation Officer to join their team in Nairobi, Kenya. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Watu’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs across the continent while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and integrity.
About Watu Africa:
Watu Africa is a mission-driven, customer-centric company dedicated to providing asset financing services for mobility assets (motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and phones to ambitious individuals. We believe that by offering the right tools, we can help entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams, prosper in life, and support their families and communities. Our commitment is to empower entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives.
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and Investigations, the Compliance and Investigation Officer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and communicating Watu’s Compliance Program. This position is responsible for conducting internal investigations and ensuring that Watu Africa operates in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal Investigations:
- – Conduct and supervise internal investigations according to Watu Standards
- – Analyze key investigation metrics and trends, preparing comprehensive reports
- – Identify and present investigation learnings to management
- – Implement remedial actions and conduct retaliation checks
2. Compliance Program Management:
- – Design, implement, and maintain Watu’s Compliance Program
- – Develop and update written documentation and policies related to the organization’s business activities
- – Act as a trusted advisor for employees seeking guidance on compliance-related matters
- – Handle reports of suspected misconduct with discretion and professionalism
3. Training and Communication:
- – Deploy compliance training and communication strategies and initiatives
- – Monitor the effectiveness and coverage of training and communication activities
- – Develop engaging materials to promote compliance awareness across the organization
4. Continuous Improvement:
- – Stay informed about the latest developments in ethics and compliance
- – Research new technologies and ways of working in the compliance field
- – Apply and share learnings to promote continuous improvement of Watu’s compliance practices
5. Risk Management:
- – Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
- – Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance measures are integrated into business operations
- – Conduct regular risk assessments and recommend appropriate actions
Requirements:
- – Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field
- – Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate governance, investigations, or compliance-related field
- – Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices
- – Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- – Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- – Strong integrity and commitment to ethical practices
- – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- – Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- – Self-starter with a target-oriented mindset
- – Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- – Proficiency in compliance management software and data analysis tools (preferred)
Why Join Watu Africa?
- – Be part of a mission-driven company making a real impact on entrepreneurs’ lives across Africa
- – Opportunity to shape and enhance the compliance culture of a rapidly growing organization
- – Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with potential for professional growth
- – Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals passionate about ethical business practices
- – Competitive salary and benefits package
- – Contribute to the development of sustainable business practices in emerging markets
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume and cover letter highlighting their relevant experience in compliance and investigations. Please include specific examples of how you have contributed to maintaining ethical business practices in your previous roles.
Watu Africa is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
