POSITION: Compliance Consultant
LOCATION: Midrand

Role Description

• A Compliance Consultant ensures that an organization complies with relevant laws and regulations by conducting risk assessments, identifying compliance gaps, and recommending corrective actions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance programs
• Conducting internal reviews and audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed
• Identifying compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
• Maintaining documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes
• Conducting periodic internal reviews to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
• Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews
• Preparing reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
• Keeping informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assessing the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes
• Developing, initiating, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Risk assessment updates
• Assisting in collating information for internal audits
• Complete various regulatory information forms
• Conduct vendor audits
• Preparing and submission of statutory declarations and returns

Core Competencies
Functional Competencies

• Accounting experience
• Communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Sage X3

Industry Related Competencies

• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards in relation to the ICT sector
• Audit and Assurance Expertise
• Knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks

Behavioral / Leadership Competencies

• Integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Take accountability

Business/ Professional Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge
• Strong Knowledge of reporting procedures
• Record keeping
• Risk management