EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- CHIEF RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Our client, a well-established telecommunication company, is currently seeking to fill the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer position. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in driving the company towards its strategic objectives. The position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

JOB PURPOSE
To enhance the overall state of risk and compliance standards at Zamtel. The role aims to provide assurance to senior management and the Board and Audit Committee on compliance to 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 on-going 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 the 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