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Job Description

ASA Microfinance Zambia Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act of Zambia of 2017 and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world.  We are hereby solicitating for talented individuals to join our team. ASA Zambia is an equal opportunity employer looking for dynamic, loyal and committed men and women who have a passion for people’s socio-economic development.t.

1. Fraud Mitigation & Prevention Officer

Responsibilities:

• Manage all facets of the fraud detection and prevention for all business units/branches
• Analyses cases of forgeries, misappropriations, among others
• Identify, prevent, and reduce the financial risks and losses caused by fraudulent activities /misappropriation in the branches.
• Identification, prevention, and reduction of financial risks and losses
• Detect fraudulent activities /misappropriation in the branches.
• Investigation of any suspicious or unusual activities by staff / clients
• Regular action reports to management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or any other business-related course.
• At least 2 years’ work experience in a financial institution.
• Writing and Reporting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spread sheets, email, etc.)
• Maintain high standard of integrity

2. Executive Assistant to the CEO

Responsibilities:

• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the Chief Executive Officer, Board Members and other executive members of staff.
• Liaise with Admin on the preparations of workshops, seminars or meetings ensuring that the venue and stationery required are timely secured for Executive members and Board members.
• Manage the CEOs appointments and maintain the diary.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums and confidential documents for the Chief Executive Officer, Board Members and other executive members of staff
• Assists in the preparation of Board papers, coordinates activities and ensures Board papers are delivered to Board members on time.
• Preparation of reports, memorandums and confidential documents for the Chief Executive Officer, Board Members and other executive members of staff.
• Keep stock office supplies upon approval and ensure timely reimbursement of petty cash.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required.
• 5 years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role providing high-level support to senior executives.
• Exceptional planning and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

3. Admin & Procurement Officer

Responsibilities:

• Developing and reviewing company procurement policy & strategies for ordering office supplies as well as equipment.
• Preparing procurement plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Preparing budgets, cost analysis, and negotiating vendor contracts in line with the company’s procurement policy and procedures
• Managing inventory to ensure adequate stock
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; BSC Accounting, BBA, CIPS
• 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Officer in a reputable organization.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, market analysis and pricing strategies
• Familiarity with RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes, and experience in managing procurement qualifications and standards.
• Networking and Negotiation Skills
• Strategic thinking and good analytical skills