Assistant Compliance Officer
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- Old Mutual Zimbabwe
- Expires 06 Aug 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
CABS is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Assistant Compliance Officer to support the implementation and monitoring of the Society's Compliance Management Programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), sanctions compliance, and enterprise risk management. The role involves transaction monitoring, compliance risk assessments, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, and supporting the continuous enhancement of the compliance framework.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Conducting transaction monitoring and investigating unusual or suspicious activities.
Supporting AML/CFT/CPF compliance programmes and risk assessments.
Preparing compliance, governance, and regulatory reports and returns.
Monitoring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
Supporting regulatory engagements and responding to stakeholder information requests.
Assessing compliance risks associated with new products, services, and initiatives.
Reviewing high-risk customer activities and recommending mitigation measures.
Supporting policy development, compliance awareness initiatives, and governance processes.
Assisting with audit reviews, regulatory examinations, and implementation of corrective actions.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Law, Risk Management, or an equivalent field.
At least two (2) years' experience in a compliance, risk management, audit, or related role.
Professional certification such as ICA, ACAMS, or a related qualification will be an added advantage.
Skills
Compliance risk management.
Transaction monitoring and investigations.
Data analysis and reporting.
Regulatory reporting.
Report writing and presentation.
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong investigative and information-gathering capability.
Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Skills
Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Regulatory Compliance Management
Competencies
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Education
Bachelor of Economics (BEcon), Bachelor Of Finance, Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)
