Compliance Officer - 3 months contract

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client. This is a three (3) month contract position. This is a hybrid role with three (3) days in the office. 

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Law degree/ B. Com Law degree
• Post-graduate Compliance Qualifications
• CPRAC Qualification from CISA will have an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant and practical regulatory compliance risk management or legal experience
• Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa

Compliance Risk Identification and Assessment

• Facilitate workshops to assess and rate regulatory risks for SBUs/Departments and subsidiaries.
• Review and update the regulatory framework to reflect changes and support the company’s compliance strategy.
• Monitor regulatory changes, analyze their impact, and communicate findings.
• Maintain and execute an annual Compliance Coverage Plan.
• Identify compliance risks in business activities and provide mitigation strategies.

Compliance Risk Management

• Develop and update Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) to guide responsible parties.
• Advise on compliance within policies and regulatory frameworks to minimize non-compliance risks.
• Support projects by identifying and addressing regulatory risks.
• Promote compliance awareness through newsletters, presentations, and relevant articles.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and aligning compliance policies with regulatory changes.
• Develop and periodically update a compliance manual and related procedures.

Compliance Risk Monitoring

• Plan and execute compliance monitoring activities, including control assessments and spot checks.
• Ensure business processes align with legislative requirements and mitigate risks.
• Prepare Compliance Review Reports, outline corrective actions, and track implementation progress.
• Maintain and update the Compliance Issues Log to reflect accurate findings and corrective actions.

Compliance Risk Reporting

• Submit quarterly Compliance Risk Profile Reports to Divisional Executives.
• Provide input for internal reports on compliance activities and risks for governance committees.

Training and Awareness

• Conduct regular compliance training to foster a compliant culture.
• Communicate compliance policies and procedures to employees organization-wide.
• Update training materials and deliver programs to enhance understanding of compliance requirements.