VisionFund Latest Jobs in Zambia: Risk & Compliance Officer


  • Company: VisionFund
  • Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia

VisionFund Zambia Limited is part of a network of microfinance institutions within the VisionFund International network. We empower low-income entrepreneurs with access to integrated financial services that unlock their potential. We are part of World Vision, the largest global Christian humanitarian organization. In order to support our growth aspirations, we seek to recruit qualified candidate who are self-motivated and results-oriented to fill the following position:

1. RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Reporting to: Risk and Compliance Manager

Location: Various Branches

The Risk and Compliance Officer‘s responsibilities involve the planning and execution of compliance reviews in branches and supporting branch managers in the identification,
assessment and mitigation of risks within the branches and there operating environment in line with the objective to achieve a robust Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (EWRM) system among other duties.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Documentation, Insurance and proper use of VFZ assets(Motor vehicle/cycle, financial, fuel, etc
  2. Monitoring existence and performance of VFZ portfolio (Client, collateral existence)
  3. Recording and reporting emerging and existing risks
  4. Advising on controls and mitigants of emerging and inherent risks.
  5. Ensuring complaints handling and lending policies and procedures are operational.
  6. Ensuring display of quarterly financial statements in the branch banking hall.
  7. Reviewing all loan files before they are submitted to the BCC for approval by checking for completeness of loan documentation as per Compliance checklist and ensuring that increased re -loaned amounts are within the allowed threshold.
  8. Signed off Branch Bank reconciliation statements, daily cash counts and compliance to all end of day reporting procedures.
  9. Completeness of all data captured to reflect the days business transactions
  10. Guidance, clarification and enforcement of internal controls and procedures.

Minimum qualification requirements and competencies:

  • Minimum Diploma in Accounting/ZICA licentiate /ACCA part qualified with at least 2 years audit or financial services work experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, good analytical skills, computing skills preferably hands on experience with a Loan tracking or core banking system.
  • Must be a committed Christian.

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter accompanied by a CV to the address below clearly indicating the POSITION being applied for to the attention of the:

The People & Culture Manager Plot 11723, Kabelenga Road (Opposite Levy Junction), P.O. Box 33911 Lusaka, Zambia

OR

email: [email protected]

Closing date: 23rd February, 2018