Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
Compliance Officer

POSITION INFO:

The Africa Regional Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all African legal entities comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and internalpolicies. The role involves developing and implementing an effective compliance program, conducting regular audits, and providing guidance to employees on compliancematters.

General:
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance across all existing legal entities incorporated in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,and Ghana. Additionally, as the business may decide to expand its footprint into other African countries, these will also become part of the incumbent''s futureaccountabilities.

The main responsibility is to monitor and support the Finance, Operational and Commercial functions to ensure adherence to local and Group policies. Thecandidate will therefore be expected to engage various key stakeholders in the business and within the Group (outside of the Africa Region) daily and might beexpected to travel from time to time.

It is also expected that the candidate has extensive experience in the finance domain, given that the finance community is responsible forcompliance. Additionally, the role encompasses compliance to various Group reporting requirements.

Monitor business adherence of key deliverables as required by the Group Internal Audit and Balance Sheet Review agendas.

The Compliance Officer will also be responsible for reviewing various legal agreements and coordinating external reviews with any necessary external law firms ifdeemed necessary.

- Develop and Implement Compliance Policies.

- Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

- Training and Awareness

- Regulatory Reporting

- Investigations and Resolutions

- Documentation and Record-Keeping

- Communication

- External Relationships

Professional Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or law.
CA(SA) with articles will be advantageous.

Experience and Competencies:
Several years of relevant work experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, or a related field.
Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes:
Good team player who understands the importance of meeting deadlines.
Thrives in a busy, challenging environment.
An excellent communicator who can explain sometimes complicated concepts to business leaders across the region.
Fluent in English.
Ability to understand broader business issues and risks.
Commercial awareness.
Highly organized
Problem –solving skills