Group Risk & Compliance Officer

The Group Risk & Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the Groups compliance with government laws and regulations and assisting with risk management at a Group level. Duties include: coordinating with Group management to identify potential risks; developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, while mitigating and managing business risks (overseeing the Group Risk Framework and register process); and, monitoring the Groups adherence to those policies and procedures.

Salary: R90 000 - R100 000

The main Key Responsibility Areas are as follows:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop, implement and review compliance policies and procedures.
• Practical knowledge of internal auditing and establishing self-assessments based on the implemented policies and procedures that must be followed.
• Monitor regulatory developments in each jurisdiction where the Group is based and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Investigate compliance breaches, including reports submitted to the Groups Fraud and Ethics Hotline, and prepare investigation repots which also reflect recommended corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and documentation for internal stakeholders, including the Groups board of directors, the Groups Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee and the Groups Audit and Risk Committee and when required, regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate the collection of and conduct the annual review of employee declarations of interest for each of the Groups subsidiaries.
• Facilitate the collection of and conduct the bi-annual review of director declarations of interest for each of the Groups subsidiaries.
• Together with Group Legal, conduct the annual Group company secretarial review and ensure the proper maintenance of Group company secretarial records.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.
• Organise the establishment and improvement of the Groups legal compliance system, and develop and improve the annual legal compliance risk management plan.
• Review planned legislative changes and recommend required changes within the Group and update risk control and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Analyse and review the Group's risk information, put forward risk mitigating opinions, and prepare risk management related reports for review by the Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Chief Operations Officer and Group Chief Strategy Officer.
• Review the Groups compliance systems, new products, new suppliers, etc., and answer the compliance and legal issues together with the Group Legal Team.
• Advise and assist with the Group's compliance cases, infringement cases, etc.;
• Enhance and cultivate compliance culture within the Group by implementing training initiatives, including the implementation of training programmes for staff in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Skills/Requirements:

• Deadline and delivery driven
• Risk assessment skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Detail oriented
• Organisational skills
• Self - disciplined and dynamic problem solving approach
• Integrity and strong work ethic
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint).

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business Administration or a related field 
• Proven experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to Corporate legislation
• Relevant certifications advantageous (i.e., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Risk Manager, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, etc)