Overview

We are Recruiting!

 

Our client in Harare is looking for a proactive and well-spoken Head of Risk & Loss Control to join their team for a job vacancy within the IT & Software industry.

 

To apply or for more information follow the link below.

 

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Develop and execute department’s annual work plan and budget, while consistently monitoring expenditure against set objectives
  • Analyse existing processes to identify areas for improvement in technology, organization, and overall risk control, and effectively communicate recommendations.
  • Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance departments to ensure all internal policies are aligned with corporate guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the safety and security measures in place across all company properties, ensuring protection of both assets and operations.
  • Manage internal and external investigations into security breaches, while spearheading awareness campaigns to prevent future incidents.
  • Regularly analyse risk related data metrics and create comprehensive reports for senior management, aimed at providing insights and actionable strategies.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to better understand risk landscapes and develop collaborative approaches for risk mitigation.
  • Work with the Operations Department to define the risks associated with the development and operation of all systems company wide.
  • Design and conduct training sessions on risk awareness and compliance protocols to instil a culture of risk management across the organization.
  • Evaluate and monitor the risk profiles of vendors and third-party partners, recommending risk mitigation strategies when necessary.
  • Develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) to ensure organizational resilience.
  • Act as the point person during crisis situations, coordinating across departments to manage and mitigate immediate risks.
  • Work closely with the Finance department to assess financial risks like currency exposure, credit risks and advise on risk transfer strategies.
  • Assess risks related to new and existing technologies and provide mitigation strategies, ensuring technology adoption aligns with the company’s risk appetite.
  • Regulatory Updates and Compliance Audits
  • Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that might affect the company’s risk profile and update compliance policies accordingly.
  • Work with the sales and customer service departments to assess and manage risk associated with customer engagements and contracts.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Undergraduate Degrees in Accounting, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics is compulsory, Post Graduate Degree or equivalent is an added advantage.
  • 5 plus years Risk and Loss Control analysis experience in the Information Technology sector is COMPULSORY.
  • ACCA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is also an added advantage.

 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their CV’s to [email protected] no later than 7th April 2025. PLEASE NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.