Compliance Officer and Legal officer
2025-08-11T12:27:58+00:00
Walanda Inc
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Financial Services
Legal
2025-08-25T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Duties and Responsibilities include:
Operations Management:
• Legal Support and Advice: On legal and regulatory issues, promptly offer management and other department’s legal advice and direction.
• Analyze the effects of laws, decisions, and regulations on the company.
• Contract Drafting and evaluate: To guarantee that the organization’s interests are safeguarded, draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Provide contract risk advice and suggest ways to reduce risk.
• Manage and oversee legal disputes, including liaising with external counsel when necessary.
• Represent the organisation in negotiations, mediations, or court proceedings.
Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and provide solutions to mitigate them.
• Develop and implement strategies to protect the company’s interests and assets
• Develop and implement Compliance strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor day-to-day operations and ensure adherence to established processes and compliance quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to streamline operations
• Ensure effective communication to members on any changes in regulatory requirements.
• Developing and overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence throughout the company.
Team leadership and Management:
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance within all Panda team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement strategies for employee engagement and development.
Training and Education:
• Provide training sessions to employees on compliance-related topics.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
Administrative Management.
Coordinate administrative support for various departments, such as HR, Finance, and Marketing. By Ensuring that all practitioners holding positions in the said departments are qualified, registered and duly licensed in accordance with their professional bodies.
Process Optimization and Efficiency
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Implement process improvement initiatives and best practices to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline interdepartmental processes and enhance overall company efficiency to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and submit regular reports to Senior Management and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
• Develop and implement quality compliance procedures to ensure products/services meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance performance against quality standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular audits and to maintain a high level of quality and compliance in all the departments.
Internal Investigations:
• Conduct internal investigations in response to compliance violations or concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve compliance issues.
Refer cases of breaches to the CEO:
Ethics and Integrity:
• Promote ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization.
• Develop and enforce a compliance code of conduct.
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Draft, modify and implement company policies
• Collaborate with external counsels to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
Budgeting and Cost Management:
• In liaison with Finance Unit, develop strategies to avert revenue leakages arising from non-compliance
• Meetings
• Attend meetings as required
Experience and Qualification/Skills
• Proven experience as Compliance Officer
• Grade 12 Certificate
• In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
• Certified compliance professional is a plus
• 2 years of experience in Compliance, legal, or related field.
• Familiarity with the Financial industry regulations applicable to the organisation.
Operations Management: • Legal Support and Advice: On legal and regulatory issues, promptly offer management and other department’s legal advice and direction. • Analyze the effects of laws, decisions, and regulations on the company. • Contract Drafting and evaluate: To guarantee that the organization’s interests are safeguarded, draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments. • Provide contract risk advice and suggest ways to reduce risk. • Manage and oversee legal disputes, including liaising with external counsel when necessary. • Represent the organisation in negotiations, mediations, or court proceedings. Risk Management: • Identify and assess potential legal risks and provide solutions to mitigate them. • Develop and implement strategies to protect the company’s interests and assets • Develop and implement Compliance strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Monitor day-to-day operations and ensure adherence to established processes and compliance quality standards. • Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to streamline operations • Ensure effective communication to members on any changes in regulatory requirements. • Developing and overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies • Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence throughout the company. Team leadership and Management: • Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance within all Panda team. • Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement strategies for employee engagement and development. Training and Education: • Provide training sessions to employees on compliance-related topics. • Promote a culture of compliance within the organization. Administrative Management. Coordinate administrative support for various departments, such as HR, Finance, and Marketing. By Ensuring that all practitioners holding positions in the said departments are qualified, registered and duly licensed in accordance with their professional bodies. Process Optimization and Efficiency • Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. • Implement process improvement initiatives and best practices to optimize workflow. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline interdepartmental processes and enhance overall company efficiency to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance. Reporting and Documentation: • Prepare and submit regular reports to Senior Management and regulatory authorities. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities Quality Assurance and Compliance: • Develop and implement quality compliance procedures to ensure products/services meet or exceed customer expectations. • Monitor and evaluate compliance performance against quality standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols. • Conduct regular audits and to maintain a high level of quality and compliance in all the departments. Internal Investigations: • Conduct internal investigations in response to compliance violations or concerns. • Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve compliance issues. Refer cases of breaches to the CEO: Ethics and Integrity: • Promote ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization. • Develop and enforce a compliance code of conduct. • Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies • Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously. • Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues • Draft, modify and implement company policies • Collaborate with external counsels to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations • Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks • Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control Budgeting and Cost Management: • In liaison with Finance Unit, develop strategies to avert revenue leakages arising from non-compliance • Meetings • Attend meetings as required
Proven experience as Compliance Officer • Grade 12 Certificate • In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping • A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality • Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities • An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations • Excellent communication skills • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB). • Certified compliance professional is a plus • 2 years of experience in Compliance, legal, or related field. • Familiarity with the Financial industry regulations applicable to the organisation.
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Vacancy title:
Compliance Officer and Legal officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Financial Services, Category: Legal]
Jobs at:
Walanda Inc
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 25 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Operations Management:
• Legal Support and Advice: On legal and regulatory issues, promptly offer management and other department’s legal advice and direction.
• Analyze the effects of laws, decisions, and regulations on the company.
• Contract Drafting and evaluate: To guarantee that the organization’s interests are safeguarded, draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Provide contract risk advice and suggest ways to reduce risk.
• Manage and oversee legal disputes, including liaising with external counsel when necessary.
• Represent the organisation in negotiations, mediations, or court proceedings.
Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and provide solutions to mitigate them.
• Develop and implement strategies to protect the company’s interests and assets
• Develop and implement Compliance strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor day-to-day operations and ensure adherence to established processes and compliance quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to streamline operations
• Ensure effective communication to members on any changes in regulatory requirements.
• Developing and overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Evaluating the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence throughout the company.
Team leadership and Management:
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high performance within all Panda team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement strategies for employee engagement and development.
Training and Education:
• Provide training sessions to employees on compliance-related topics.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
Administrative Management.
Coordinate administrative support for various departments, such as HR, Finance, and Marketing. By Ensuring that all practitioners holding positions in the said departments are qualified, registered and duly licensed in accordance with their professional bodies.
Process Optimization and Efficiency
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Implement process improvement initiatives and best practices to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline interdepartmental processes and enhance overall company efficiency to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare and submit regular reports to Senior Management and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
• Develop and implement quality compliance procedures to ensure products/services meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance performance against quality standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular audits and to maintain a high level of quality and compliance in all the departments.
Internal Investigations:
• Conduct internal investigations in response to compliance violations or concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve compliance issues.
Refer cases of breaches to the CEO:
Ethics and Integrity:
• Promote ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization.
• Develop and enforce a compliance code of conduct.
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Draft, modify and implement company policies
• Collaborate with external counsels to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
Budgeting and Cost Management:
• In liaison with Finance Unit, develop strategies to avert revenue leakages arising from non-compliance
• Meetings
• Attend meetings as required
Experience and Qualification/Skills
• Proven experience as Compliance Officer
• Grade 12 Certificate
• In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
• Certified compliance professional is a plus
• 2 years of experience in Compliance, legal, or related field.
• Familiarity with the Financial industry regulations applicable to the organisation.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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