Junior Risk Officer

Job Description

Job Summary:To assist risk management team to continually assess and identify potential risks, evaluating these to ensure that they are appropriately mitigated through properly implemented policies, procedures, training, systems and controls.Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures specific to the healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks related to patient care, medical procedures, data security, and compliance with health regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the severity and likelihood of identified risks.
• Support in the preparation of risk management reports, presenting findings to senior management and suggesting actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and track risk mitigation plans and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, regulations, and best practices to proactively identify emerging risks.
• Assist in organizing and conducting training sessions for staff members to enhance risk awareness and promote a culture of risk management.
• Identifying potential regulatory and non-regulatory risks through thorough and ongoing risk assessments with relevant business leads;
• Liaising with all departments to identify team specific risks to maintain & update the business risk assessment registers;
• Evaluating identified risks against a variety of information & factors (e.g. documents /statistics reports /trends) to provide commentary and recommendations about how to mitigate these risks;
• Initiating action to address any gaps or deficiencies identified during the remediation process.
• Providing insightful, quality reporting to line manager.
• Contributing to risk meetings on current risk issues and developments;
• Suggest and implement Internal Controls and risk management over financial transactions and processes.
• Ensures compliance with adhering to the international standards of accounting (IFRS) and auditing standards (ISAs).
• Perform the internal audit via test of controls, analytics and substantive testing in order to detect, prevent and correct any financial misstatements and leakages in the various departments of the organization.
• Highlighting the relevant risks and assist in analyzing the project feasibility and SWOT analysis for line manager.
• Monitor the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Suggest and implement internal controls and risk management over financial transactions and processes.
• Verify all payments including but not limited to contractors, service providers, doctors, payroll and vendors.
• Assist seniors in internal audit of processes, payments and various other investigations.
• Performs other duties as directed by line manager.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounts & Finance with an additional qualification in healthcare administration, risk management, business, or a related field. Preference will be given to those who are fully or partly qualified as a CA/ CPA/ACCA or member of any IFAC accredited body.
• Three years minimum experience in audit, compliance and accounts in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and identify potential risks.
• Excellent communication skills to convey risk-related information clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in using risk management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Any relevant certifications in risk management or healthcare compliance would be a plus.

Keyskills :
risk management Attention To Detail Analytical Skills Communication Skills Microsoft Office Suite

About Company

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.