25 Jan
Compliance Manager (Sub Saharan Africa Region)
South Dakota, Midrand 00000 Midrand USA

Vacancy expired!

Job Description

An opportunity exists for a Compliance Manager (Sub Saharan Africa Region). The purpose of the role is to provide compliance and organizational advice to management and associates on compliance topics.

Duties can include but are not limited to;

Advice and Expertise:

  • Provide compliance and organizational advice to management and associates on compliance topics;
  • Understand, and keep abreast of changes to, relevant local laws and regulations;
  • Implement local policies, guidelines, and procedures;
  • Cooperate and liaise with government authorities and where necessary, instruct and manage external legal counsel.

Compliance Risk Management:

  • Identify and analyse compliance risks, with a focus on anti-corruption and anti-bribery, as well as carrying out measures to monitor and mitigate risks, for example third-party due diligence, risk assessments and audits;
  • Support local management to define/promote compliance goals on anti-corruption and compliance culture;
  • Support further development of the compliance management system.

Training/Communication:

  • Design and conduct trainings on compliance topics;
  • Design and implement programs and initiatives to ensure awareness of compliance organization and topics, both internally and externally;
  • Ensure effective communication of compliance topics in general.

Monitoring and Control:

  • Review and monitor the compliance management system to ensure it meets the requirements under local laws;
  • Conduct and assist in compliance investigations, including recommending appropriate sanctions, disciplinary measures, or other consequences, and, if necessary, implementation of sanctions and measures;
  • Monitor and review effectiveness of compliance program.

General

  • Undertake duties as and when assigned by Regional Head of Corporate Compliance.

Minimum requirements;

  • 7+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, legal, risk management/mitigation, internal audit, or other similar governance areas preferably in a multi-national company;
  • Sound knowledge of and experience in the relevant regulations and laws, particularly relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery;
  • Supervisory experience preferred;
  • Solid time management and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic corporate environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (fluent in English), with ability to communicate professionally with all levels within the organization;
  • Must be a self-starter and exhibit confidence and comfort with decision making, including disagreement with other stakeholders;
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics (CCEP) credentials would be an advantage;
  • Fully computer literate on MS Office / Outlook etc.

Personal Characteristics;

  • Integrity;
  • Value-driven;
  • Demonstrated record of proactivity and creative thought;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% (subject to applicable COVID-19 measures).

Qualifications

  • A Degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or related field is essential.
  • Being an admitted attorney is an advantage.

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