ICPAK Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Specialist Jobs in Kenya

ICPAK Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Specialist Jobs in Kenya; The role reports to Director – Regulation, Licensing and Compliance and will support the implementation and monitoring of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance initiatives within the accountancy profession.

The role includes reviewing member activities, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with AML laws and regulations, and promoting awareness and capacity building among practitioners. This position is key in enhancing ICPAK’s role as a supervisory body under Kenya’s AML/CFT framework and in ensuring that members of
the Institute uphold their obligations in preventing financial crime.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities (Duties)

1) Assist in the development and periodic review of AML/CFT policies, manuals, procedures, and guidelines for the use by ICPAK members and prepare and disseminate AML/CFT guidance notes, alerts, and publications to members.

2) Support the implementation of risk-based supervision frameworks in line with international AML/CFT standards (e.g., FATF recommendations) by conducting risk-based inspections, reviews, and assessments of members and audit firms to evaluate AML/CFT compliance.

3) Monitor and ensure member adherence to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA), related regulations, and ICPAK guidelines.

4) Organize and facilitate training, workshops, and awareness campaigns for members
and stakeholders on AML/CFT obligations.

5) Liaise with other regulatory bodies and Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) on AML
matters.

Support investigations into suspected breaches of AML/CFT laws and regulations.

Person Specifications:

1) Be a citizen of Kenya.

2) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

3) Possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree or any other business-related degree from
a recognized University, a Post-Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

4) Certification in Law, Criminology, or a related field is

a distinct advantage.

5) Professional qualifications: CPA or equivalent qualifications and a member of ICPAK
in good standing.

6) Certification in AML/CFT, forensic audit, compliance, or related areas is an added
advantage.

7) Minimum relevant work experience of at least six (6) years in AML/CFT, compliance,
forensic audit, or risk management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following key attributes will be required:

Knowledge

1) Should be knowledgeable on all the subsets of the Accountancy profession including
pertinent emerging issues within the profession and other related areas.

2) Strong Understanding of POCAMLA and its regulations, FATF recommendations and
AML/CFT international standards and Regulatory and professional ethics
frameworks is required.

3) Knowledge and demonstratable experience in Compliance Checks and/or
Investigations is a must.

Skills and Abilities

1) Good communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present and convey
complex ideas clearly

2) Be a self-driven team player

3) Be of high moral character, integrity. and impartiality

4) Proven high degree of professional competence

5) Be a results-oriented leader.

6) Strategic thinker with the ability to effectively multitask and handle multiple
concurrent assignments.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ICPAK Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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