JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the organization's compliance with company policies and IFRS.  Includes coordinating with company’s management to identify potential risks, implementing policies and procedures to uphold laws and regulations and monitoring the company’s adherence to those policies and procedures. 

JOB DUTIES 

• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with local and other applicable legislation, group and company policies, financial reporting standards and any other applicable framework.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and compliance protocols across the organization.
• Determine compliance metrics and establish a system for tracking and reporting   them.
• Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols are being followed and where they can be improved.
• Report to the Finance Director concerning the organization's compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Create sound internal   controls, policies, and monitor adherence to them.
• Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses., and report these to the Finance Director.
• Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk.
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Educate   and   train    employees   on   regulations, accounting, and   industry practices.
• Address employee concerns or questions on compliance.
• Keep abreast of internal   standards   and business goals.
• Monitors the company’s   progress on closure of reported   audit issues.
• Updates the audit issues tracker monthly (or as required), by liaising with functional areas across the business to understand and evaluate the corrective measures implemented.
• Identifies and flags any risks to closure of audit issues and supports the affected business function in developing and implementing remediation measures. Tracks progress to closure.
• Prepares reports as required for the Finance Director & CEO and any other party as directed   by the Finance Director.
• Collaborate   with internal and external   auditors and HR when needed.
• Coordinates submissions to auditors through liaison with the finance team management.
• Follows up on audit requests as directed   by the Finance Director. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Identifies critical connections and patterns   in information/data.
• Soundly analyses verbal and numerical   data.
• Seeks a wide range of sources of information.
• Identifies   gaps in information and makes assumptions to continue analysis and/or   act.
• Carefully monitors   and checks the details, quality, and accuracy of own and others’ work.
• Sets up procedures to ensure high quality of work.
• Acts to verify   information and work done.
• Demonstrates acute attention   to detail when analyzing   data from the process and takes action to ensure product quality   and minimization of waste.
• Responds appropriately, accurately, and promptly to requests for information and clarifies   non-routine matters.
• Information and messages are conveyed accurately and promptly, and content of message is structured logically.
• Adjusts the format   and language to suit the requirements of different   audiences
• Initiates   communication and keeps others informed   as necessary.
• Open to and actively   seeks out opportunities for learning and development.
• Evaluates experiences and rapidly   learns from them.
• Shares and receives feedback with openness and candor and provides coaching upward.
• Builds trust   by openly sharing   knowledge and skills with others.
• Participates in setting   attainable   goals, priorities, and work plans.
• Keep track of details to ensure work is performed   accurately   and completely.
• Demonstrates a "can do" spirit, a sense of ownership, and commitment to the work.
• Shows respect for the capabilities of others and speaks of team members in positive terms.
• Listens actively, considers people's concerns and adjusts own behavior in a helpful manner.
• Is attentive when doing projects and assignments, or when interacting with people from different   countries   and backgrounds.
• Expresses negative feelings constructively. 

EDUCATION

• ACCA or CIA qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. 

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or Compliance Manager, or Internal Auditor
• Experience in risk management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices, as well as professional   standards
• Must have a strong moral code and sense of ethics.
• Business acumen 

OTHER

• Knowledge of business processes, and the ability to document and interpret process diagrams.
• Computer   literate.
• Strong working   knowledge of Microsoft Office, including   Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly and concisely document findings and communicate same to stakeholders, in easily understandable   format
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies.
• Independent thinker who sees beyond the surface. 
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal, written   and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong time management   and organizational skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously and contribute effectively to team performance and goals.