Undertakes compliance, risk management, auditing, quality assurance and regulatory reporting tasks based on the Bank’s Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks.

Main Accountabilities

• Manage compliance risks and tasks for the PFM function using the Bank’s Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Act as Liaison Officer for Risk and Compliance, Audits, BCM, Project Charters, PPFM policies and strategies and PPA and PPR compliance.
• Provide oversight by independently reviewing, challenging and assessing PFM Operational & Compliance risks, process, systems and people risk issues.
• Develop processes, tools, and templates in a user friendly and timely manner to support policies and processes appropriately.
• Provide access to information and follow up on all audit activities and observation for the PFM function.
• Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
  •  Revising procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
  • Facilitate the review and design of all procurement processes, in relation to existing and newly adopted policies.
  • Propose and/or initiate changes and improvements on policies and procedures based on information and recommendations received from relevant stakeholders.
• Keep abreast with regulatory developments within or outside the Bank as well as evolving best practices in compliance control environment.
• Submit regulatory-compliant reports to the relevant authorities.
  • Facilitate all procurement compliance reports to ZPPA.
  • Facilitate contracts compliance reports to ZPPA.
  • Facilitate submission of Inventory compliance reports to ZPPA
  • Facilitate submission of PC minutes to ZPPA
  • Review works supervisory Report.
• Perform regular internal evaluations or assessments investigate compliance issues
• Maintain an updated register of all risk assessments, their results and constantly follow up on remediation activities.
• Ensure that all members of staff in PFM Department are aware of written policies and procedures through effective communication.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews at regular intervals to ensure that compliance procedures are regularly followed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Law, Business Administration or equivalent plus CIPS for non-purchasing-oriented degree
• 3 years relevant experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Levels (Credit or better)
• Should be registered and licensed by the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Key Knowledge and Attributes

• Practical knowledge of compliance and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of risk structure, roles, and resources.
• Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong relationship skills and an ability to influence others.