Compliance Officer - Johannesburg, South Africa - EY

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Role Overview:


The Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring an organization's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and mitigating risks.

This role involves analysing legal and regulatory frameworks, assistance in the compilation and maintenance of a compliance universe, the development of policies and procedures and providing guidance to the organization to minimize legal and compliance-related issues.


  • Research and implement relevant governance requirements across the region
  • Assist in the development, update and review of key governance documents in accordance with applicable legislation.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across all Member firms in Africa, to formalise a compliance program. Assist with the mitigation of compliance related risks and the drafting of policies and risk management plans for relevant legislation (ensure compliance with all relevant legislation)
  • Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Implement and manage Data Privacy compliance within Africa. (with specific focus on EU GDPR and POPI in SA)
  • Implement and manage AML compliance to relevant legislation for all Member firms within Africa.
  • Perform the secretariat function as required
Qualification

  • Legal Qualification or a Compliance Management Qualification
Key Requirements

  • Quality orientated
  • Problem solver
  • Pragmatic with strong business acumen.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • 5 years of experience in Compliance is imperative
  • Working knowledge of Data Privacy / AML a must

Other Personal Characteristics

  • Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
  • High level of selfconfidence and energy, intellectual agility, initiative, selfmotivation, resourcefulness, and patience.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Who we are
At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally.

We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies.

And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can.

You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives.

At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world.

It's how you make a difference
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