Head of Risk (Internal Audit and Security)

US$4000 (net) plus housing and transport

Lusaka

Superb career opportunity with leading, highly successful national retailer. This is a new position reporting to the CEO this role will ensure the efficient assessment of financial, operational, and IT controls, and will also be involved with developing and implementing of comprehensive security strategies, managing security teams, and ensuring the Company’s facilities, information, and operations are secure from both internal and external threats, addressing any potential risks related to data, property, systems, and processes.

Develop and maintain the internal audit and security strategy to align with the company’s goals and objectives. Provide leadership to the internal audit and security teams, including training, mentoring, and career development. Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory bodies. Ensure that internal audit and security practices are aligned with best practices and the latest industry trends. Conduct regular security drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for various threat scenarios.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant B. Degree coupled with 8-10 years experience in internal audit
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, security, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk management frameworks, and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, cybersecurity, risk management frameworks, and emergency response planning.
• Proven experience in managing a diverse security team and handling complex security operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with auditing IT systems and understanding cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Leadership
• Reporting
• Retail
• Security