Risk & Quality Manager

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this job is to develop, implement, and maintain the firm's risk management, quality and compliance frameworks. The role ensures the firm identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors strategic, operational, regulatory, information security, and engagement-level risks, while supporting a strong risk and quality culture aligned with Grant Thornton’s global standards.

Job Details

• Advise client facing teams on obligations under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code, and other compliance frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and operate the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) in line with ISQM1
• Monitor implementation of the Quality Management Manual (QMM) and service-line manuals 
• Perform ISQM 1 control implementation testing.
• Participate in proposal reviews to ensure risk, independence, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support internal and external quality reviews affecting client engagements.
• Devise a firm‑wide quality review framework ensuring consistent standards, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Identify & evaluate deficiencies in the System of Quality Management & design actions to remedy identified deficiencies with relevant service line leaders.
• Communicate & provide training on identified deficiencies and remedial actions to relevant personnel.
• Promote the principles of professional ethics under the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
• Track and address internal and external audit findings including those from Grant Thornton Audit Review (GTAR) and Internal Quality Review (IQR.)
• Liaison with Grant Thornton International on global standards .
• Update risk policies and procedures to ensure compliance with emerging laws.
• Respond to risk-related queries and provide timely guidance.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal audits.
• Serve as the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer and report identified money laundering concerns to the Quality Records Management Committee. QRMC.
• Consult on the withdrawal of an audit opinion and restatement of previously issued financial statements.
• Facilitate the resolution of differences of opinion when resolution cannot be obtained within engagement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, LLB, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications in Law, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CRM or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in a professional services firm (Audit ,Tax or Advisory firm) is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks including Data Protection Act, AML regulations, and ISQM standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Confidentiality and high professional integrity.
• Leadership skills.
• Understanding of risk management methodologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards.  
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Relationship management skills.

About Company

Grant Thornton Management Limited

https://www.grantthornton.co.ke/

At Grant Thornton, we help dynamic organisations around the world unlock their potential for growth. With 8 partners and more than 300 team members, our firm dates back 40 years. Offering Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to clients in Kenya and across Africa, we set ourselves high standards in delivering value to the clients in a timely manner. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We distinguish ourselves as a workplace that encourages disruptive thinking, attracts and retains the right kind of people to deliver an exceptional client experience. We are keen on attracting enough of the right talent for our global organization. We actively seek out people who share our purpose and values, enjoy our collaborative culture and are energized to commit their time and effort to deliver our distinctive client experience.