Security & Audit Manager at

2 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kasha Kenya Full time

Kasha is a fast-growing startup e-commerce company in East Africa focused on women's health and personal care, selling products such as menstrual care, contraceptives, HIV self-tests, soaps, lotions, baby diapers, and beauty products.

Kasha's e-commerce is highly accessible across the region and customers can order via website, app, USSD (basic mobile phone, no internet), call center or social media.

On top of the consumer business, Kasha's business includes market insight, analytics, and service offerings to global manufacturers of FMCG, Pharma and Beauty products with the aim of helping them drive their revenue and market penetration.


Job Purpose:
Your purpose will be to strengthen Kasha's processes, identify vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks associated with fraud and security breaches.

By leading audit initiatives, implementing strong security protocols, and enhancing a culture of accountability, the Security & Audit Manager plays an important role in safeguarding Kasha's assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining the integrity of internal operations.

Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Security & Audit Manager enhances fraud prevention measures, strengthens internal controls, and promotes a proactive approach to addressing security threats.

This role will report directly to the Chief of Staff.

Role Responsibilities:
Fraud Prevention and Detection - Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to identify and prevent fraudulent activities within Kasha. Conduct regular audits and investigations to uncover potential fraud schemes and suspicious activities.
Internal Audits - Lead internal audit initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions to address deficiencies and enhance operational efficiency.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight - Stay aware of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements. Ensure that Kasha adheres to applicable laws and regulations by implementing and maintaining strong compliance frameworks and controls

Incident Response and Management- Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively respond to security incidents and data breaches.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, mitigate damages, and restore normal operations.
Risk Management - Conduct risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimise the impact of security incidents and breaches.
Process Strengthening - Assess existing operational processes and procedures to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design and implement enhanced controls and processes to mitigate risks and strengthen overall security.

Training and Awareness - Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on security best practices, fraud detection techniques, and compliance requirements.

Foster a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the company.

Role Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM) preferred.
Proven experience in dealing with fraud in retail and wholesale space. Understanding of technology-driven platforms, e-commerce, and digital health solutions is required.
Proven experience in security management, fraud prevention, and audit within a corporate environment. Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and identify vulnerabilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Familiarity with compliance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control systems.

Experience Our Kasha Life Benefits:

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya.

Flexible working hours and birthdays off.
21 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
Medical cover for you and your dependents.
Socials that keep you in touch with everyone in the company.

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