Chief Risk and Compliance Officer – Beatmas Human Resource Consultants Ltd

Zambia
2 months ago
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Our client, a well-established Company in the telecommunication sector is currently seeking the services of a qualified and experienced individual to oversee the overall risk and compliance portfolio. The position is Chief Risk and Compliance Officer reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Finance and Audit Committee of the Board.

Job Purpose
To enhance the overall state of risk and compliance standards at Zamtel. The role aims to assure senior management and the Board and Audit Committee of compliance with the established risk management framework and governance controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops the overall Risk and Compliance strategy and monitors its implementation
  • Formulates the departmental budget and monitors it
  • Designs, reviews, and implements the risk management framework and governance procedures.
  • Ensures ongoing dialogue with stakeholders internally within the team to identify potential risks to ensure the identification, assessment, and development of mitigation plans for key risks.
  • Identifies good business practices and ensures these are shared with management for implementation.
  • Keeps abreast of local and international trends and identifies new and emerging risks in the business and / or industry.
  • Reports on Risk Findings to responsible Executives to ensure development of appropriate solutions to close the risk identified, monitors implementation of agreed actions, and prepares a summary of key findings as well as resolution status to the Finance and Audit Committee.
  • Consolidates information for reporting to the board on a quarterly basis.
  • Adheres to International Standards for the Professional Practice of risk management best practices.
  • Develops and maintains procedures to ensure compliance with risk management standards, documentation standards, reporting, review, and other technical standards for the department as a means of quality control.
  • Develops and maintains monitoring and evaluation measuring framework on risk management.
  • Ensures that all departmental staff have their KPIs developed, and performance appraisals conducted as scheduled.
  • Ensure teamwork with other departments to deliver timely and informative reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12 Certificate (English and Mathematics mandatory).
  • Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Business Studies, Risk Management, Computer Science or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA
  • Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Zambia
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience of which 5 years should be in a managerial role in a large telecommunication organization or related industries

Skills

  • Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Change Management
  • Critical and Innovative Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above-stipulated qualifications should send their application letters, Curriculum vitae, three traceable referees, and photocopies of relevant certificates to:

Email: beatmashrc@gmail.com

Applications should be received no later than 13th September 2024.

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