Job Description

The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. The role provides independent oversight and assurance, partners with governance bodies, supports audits, and drives continuous improvement of compliance-related processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Process and Control Optimization : Drive operational efficiency by leading and implementing process and control optimizations, ensuring long-term sustainability of improvements
• Independent Testing and Assurance : Ensure thorough testing of processes and controls, particularly in high-risk areas, and provide actionable feedback for risk mitigation
• Audit Resolution : Ensure all audit findings are addressed within agreed timelines and implement corrective action plans to resolve compliance issues
• Governance Reporting & Alignment : Deliver timely and comprehensive governance reporting, ensuring alignment across market(s), highlighting best practices and areas for improvement
• Risk Mitigation : Proactively identify key governance, control, and process deficiencies and implement strategies to address them before they escalate into major risks
• Continuous Process Improvement : Lead initiatives focused on process optimization and system-driven controls to ensure operational excellence and ongoing governance compliance.

Qualification and Experience:

Qualification

• BCom or equivalent degree
• Additional certifications in governance, internal controls, or risk management would be advantageous

Experience

• 3-5 years operational finance experience. Previous governance and control experience will be advantageous.
• Added advantage: FMCG. ERP experience.

Skills

• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, SOX compliance, and internal audit processes
• Strong ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives, particularly in optimizing operational processes and risk management
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior management and auditors to resolve issues
• Highly developed communication skills for reporting complex issues and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Strong analytical abilities to generate insights from complex data and drive informed decision-making
• Experience in managing large-scale compliance projects, including audits and process improvements
• Extensive operational finance experience with the ability to identify and optimize key control processes

• Process and Control Optimization : Drive operational efficiency by leading and implementing process and control optimizations, ensuring long-term sustainability of improvements
• Independent Testing and Assurance : Ensure thorough testing of processes and controls, particularly in high-risk areas, and provide actionable feedback for risk mitigation
• Audit Resolution : Ensure all audit findings are addressed within agreed timelines and implement corrective action plans to resolve compliance issues
• Governance Reporting & Alignment : Deliver timely and comprehensive governance reporting, ensuring alignment across market(s), highlighting best practices and areas for improvement
• Risk Mitigation : Proactively identify key governance, control, and process deficiencies and implement strategies to address them before they escalate into major risks
• Continuous Process Improvement : Lead initiatives focused on process optimization and system-driven controls to ensure operational excellence and ongoing governance compliance.

• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, SOX compliance, and internal audit processes
• Strong ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives, particularly in optimizing operational processes and risk management
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior management and auditors to resolve issues
• Highly developed communication skills for reporting complex issues and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Strong analytical abilities to generate insights from complex data and drive informed decision-making
• Experience in managing large-scale compliance projects, including audits and process improvements
• Extensive operational finance experience with the ability to identify and optimize key control processes

• BCom or equivalent degree
• Additional certifications in governance, internal controls, or risk management would be advantageous