Governance & Ethics Officer

SUMMARY:
To be a strategic adviser to the company business units through the delivery of high quality advice in the area of Ethics and Governance ensuring the efficient operation of the Bank’s decision making mechanisms

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Advise the Corporate Secretary on the company’s approach to Corporate Governance and Ethics across the business units to ensure compliance with the Bank’s founding statutes, delegation of authority framework, the Code of Ethics and other governance policies approved by the Board of Directors;
• Working with and advising business units to ensure that all business of the company is conducted in accordance with the Bank’s statutory powers, internal processes, and other relevant legislation and regulations;
• Advise and work with members of the business units to identify and develop appropriate and effective governance structures for effective decision-making within the company Group
• Educating the business units in corporate governance and ethics related issues and raising awareness levels across the businesses;
• Analyze new developments, develop implementation plans & systems, monitor compliance and prepare reports
• Develop and manage the banks ethics programme as the Ethics Officer of the Bank and report to the Social & Ethics Committee on ethics related matters.
• Managing relationships with, executive and senior management and other external stakeholders.
• Identify ethics risks and opportunities to establish and maintain the banks ethical culture
• Assess the levels of awareness and perceived effectiveness of ethics management interventions within the bank and make recommendations

Minimum Requirements

1. At least a post graduate qualification in either law, finance, audit or accounting background;
2. 4-7 years’ experience in implementing business ethics management, corporate governance, law, public policy or administration or a relevant discipline such as enterprise risk management and internal control, , accounting or audit;
3. A registered Ethics Officer.

Desirable Requirements

1. Experience in Ethics assessments and overall programme management and governance;
2. Active participation in ethics management forums;
3. Experience in the public sector or a regulated private sector environment preferable.

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