Risk and Compliance Officer (Commercial Bank)

Job Categories:

Accountancy


Date Posted:

2022-06-10 02:00:00

Employment Type

Full Time

Website

bemconsult.com

Location:

Lusaka

Salary:

Negotiable


Description:

Job Purpose
The Risk and Compliance Officer will ensure that Company is adhering to its Compliance Management Policies and Framework and all Central Bank and other compliance reporting/filing requirements (i.e. Companies Act, Business Licencing, Immigration, Anti-Money Laundering etc.). Participate in developing, advising, implementing, and updating compliance policies, processes, and tools.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

  • Provide effective and efficient day-to-day oversight of the Compliance section; Act as the secondary liaison between Senior Management and the Central Bank, together with other applicable regulatory bodies as deemed appropriate, in all matters of compliance.
  • Ensure accurate and timely compliance reports are submitted to the Central Bank and other applicable regulatory bodies as required in accordance with their requirements;
  • Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of the Company Register and Share Certificates;
  • Support Executive / Senior Management and the Risk Management Committee with oversight and implementation of the Company Risk Management Policies and Framework
  • Support Executive / Senior Management and the Risk Management Committee in the achievement of full compliance with the Central Bank and all other applicable regulatory body regulations and guidelines.
  • Develop, implement and administer a compliance tracking and reporting program (i.e. activity plan and reporting tool) to ensure all such regulatory reporting/filing requirements are adhered to in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Plan, organize, and control the day-to-day administrative compliance reporting/filing activities; Collaborate with internal and external auditors relating to all applicable regulatory body compliance issues.
  • Oversee and ensure appropriate follow-up and correction of deficiencies noted in the Internal Audit Reports (minor, moderate and major), External Audit Reports and Central Bank Examination Reports.
  • Report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance highlight or escalate areas of concern
  • Contribute to robust and effective compliance controls within the organization
  • Review marketing materials, presentations and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent Communication Skills (speaking, listening, and writing)
  • Good Compliance and Risk Management skills
  • Excellent Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Good documentation and presentation skills.
  • Confident, assertive, trustworthy, fair judgment, high degree of integrity, and initiative.

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Accounting/ Finance/Business or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Must have a minimum of at least 3 -5 years progressively experience in Risk, Compliance and Internal Controls with a Commercial Bank or LeadingMicro-fin/ Financial Institution.
  • Must have proven experience in Compliance/Risk Management
  • Must have knowledge of microfinance best practices, corporate governance and Central Bank / other applicable regulatory body regulations
  • Must have proven Compliance and Risk Management work experience in a Commercial Bank or well-established Micro Financial Institution


If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com and copy in bemconsult@outlook.com

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