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 may 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
Should you wish to apply for this position, please email your latest CV, certificates and motivation to