Manager Risk, Insurance & Compliance v (1.00) [Wailekutu, Suva]

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Job Description

CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies with over 90 years of history operating across a variety of industries, all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to a number of countries.

The Manager Finance, Risk & Compliance is responsible for the management of group financial reporting, risk & compliance. This position reports to the General Manager Corporate, Finance and Risk, CJ Patel Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Financial services and resources managed
Financial and operational systems for CJ Patel and Group standardized on an on-going basis Company and reporting formats developed and implemented on an on-going basis Internal controls managed Finance policies, procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) developed and implemented on a timely basis. Review the existing policies and procedures and ensure that policies are procedures are in line with current practices, rules and regulations. Update the policies and procedures as and when required.
2. Risk and Insurance management
Risk management policy, framework and related documents managed  Training and development provided on a timely basis Review and update the ERM policies, procedures and documents from time to time    Risks identified, mitigated and managed at all times Risk register and reports updated quarterly for CJ Patel and Group Ensure that all follow up actions are taken by the entities are per the time line agreed Business continuity procedures developed and reviewed to ensure optimal operational continuity at all times  Ensure that Disaster recovery plans are implement by group entities and ensure the validity from time to time. Risk and audit sub committee meetings organized and managed on a timely basis Minutes of the sub committee meetings   Coordinate with entities to ensure that risk registers are updated on timely manner, follow up actions are taken to mitigate the risk Maintain the group risk register. Developing prudent Insurance coverage plan for all group assets, gross profits, other perils and staff medical  Ensure timely review of Insurance coverage keeping in view business requirement Ensure claim management and follow up for disbursal with brokers and Insurance providers Risk mapping of Insurable risks to ensure zero gaps in coverage Review the new insurance coverage available in market and applicability to the group.
3. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation
Finance policy and procedures compliant at all times Accounting standards and practices for CJ Patel and Group ensured SOP's relating to finance and compliance are practiced all the time  Statutory compliance managed on an on-going basis IT related matters with Group IT addressed in a timely fashion Assets (tangible and intangible) for CJ Patel safeguarded and managed on an on-going basis Ensure that all trade marks, logos, business names are registered and renewed on timely basis. Ensure that business licences and other requirements are obtained from relevant authorities  to ensure that businesses are operate legally Commercial agreements recorded and updated on a timely basis  Recommendations from audits managed on an on-going basis Create repository of all entity level risk related legal agreements
4. Well Informed Management
Timeliness, quality and accuracy of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to management ensured Monthly compliance reviewed Board reports  Monthly/quarterly report presentation is accurate and supports decision making Ensure timely alerts to management for any deviance from policies  Develop Risk compliance monitoring standards with Internal Audit Ad-hoc information requests by management and shareholders for decision-making purposes addressed in a timely manner Develop team work practices and provide necessary support to other departments where possible.
5. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to all staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with management and HR Department Succession planning ensured
6. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis Conduct training and refresher on regular basis in co ordination with HR Carry out the review and audit from time to time to ensure that system and procedures are in placed.
7. CJ Patel Limited's values upheld and promoted at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and value Business practice and decisions are ethical and aligned to organisational policy and procedures Ensure adherence to Corporate governance standards Confidentiality and operational information ensured at all times

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Customer
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting & Finance
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Finance or Business Administration
Desirable
Degree	General Purpose Insurance or Commerce	AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF INSURANCE AND FINANCE
Desirable
Degree	Commerce	Enterprise Risk Management

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of seven years' (combined) audit & finance experience (commercial) is required
2. Minimum four years' of Insurance, Risk, Control and Compliance experience is required.
3. Computer literate and good documentation skills
4. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License
Police Clearance

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
Finance Team
All employees
External
Statutory Authorities
Taxation Authority
Regulators

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Interpersonal Styles
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.