Risk and Quality Officer

About the Position

Risk and Quality Officer

RSM EA is seeking a Risk and Quality Officer to manage regulatory and reputational risk by ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies.

About the Company

RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd is a member firm of the RSM network, a world-leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organizations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 56,000 with 500 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centers.

RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its purpose - THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD, which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding, and providing relevant insights and solutions by: gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client’s needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realize their full potential.

RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multinational organizations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the System of Quality Management is operating effectively across the firm based on identified risks
• Ensuring proper documentation of the assurance quality management system, i.e., key controls, related policies, and processes for all departments and as required by laws and regulations
• Conduct internal compliance testing to ensure that engagement teams/practice management continuously comply with laid down quality control systems and policies
• Evaluation of the impact of findings on the firm’s quality control system and determining the root causes for remediation
• Monitor the implementation of the findings arising out of the annual Inspection activities by all service lines
• Prepare annual Risk and Quality audit plans and implement the same
• Prepare reports periodically on the Risk & Quality activities
• Provide day-to-day support to teams conducting internal inspections and assessment of the quality control and compliance systems of all service lines
• Identify and attend relevant trainings to execute the tasks above
• Participate in Risk & Quality, technical, and related training of staff concerning findings from inspections
• Monitor the implementation of the Risk & Quality, Training, and Technical activities every quarter and report findings

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in risk and quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Core Skills

• Risk management
• Quality assurance
• Compliance
• Internal policies
• Microsoft suite

Secondary Skills

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global network
• Professional growth and development
• Collaborative and client-centric work environment

Application

If you are inspired to build strong, collaborative, and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; gain a deep understanding of our clients' needs; ensure every client benefits from tailored thinking and you resonate with our values; fill out your application by clicking HERE. The deadline for applications is Monday, 31st August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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