Senior Specialist: Legal Compliance Reviews - Midrand, South Africa - Vodafone

Vodafone

Verified Company

Midrand, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To assist the Legal Compliance Reviews and ISO Audits function in ensuring that Vodacom Group and its subsidiary companies are compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing obligations and rules; and all company policies, codes and standards; by providing assurance that effective and efficient controls, systems and processes are in place to manage risks and address applicable requirements

Your responsibilities will include:

Compiling and documenting a legal compliance review/audit plan for approval.
Conducting audits/reviews efficiently and effectively in accordance with the audit and review plan to identify and report on significant legal control weaknesses within the Group and its subsidiaries. This includes audit and review planning, preparation, execution, and reporting.
Identifying good business practice across, Vodacom, Vodacom subsidiaries and International African Companies.
Identifying, recommending, and implementing operational improvements to the legal compliance review processes.
Clearing audit and review findings and closing out of audit actions with all levels of management in the organization.
Prioritise and analyse laws and regulations applicable to the Vodacom Group of companies.
Identify and test controls to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Monthly and quarterly operational reporting.
Stay up to date with developments in the legal and regulatory and governance environment and keep abreast of new policies and legislation as well as changes to existing legislation.
Preparation of reports to various audit, risk, and compliance committees.
To undertake special projects as required.
Travel into Africa is a requirement of this role.
Minimum of 5 years of Auditing/Reviewing legal compliance experience with a focus on financial services and telecommunications.
Data analytics (Advantageous)
Telecommunication experience (Advantageous)
Matric or SAQA accredited equivalent qualification (Essential)
Audit and/or Legal qualification required (NQF 7 equivalent) (Essential)
Data Analytics qualification/experience (Advantageous)
Compliance Practioner Designation (Advantageous)

Job Knowledge:

Legal compliance auditing/reviewing with focus on financial services and telecommunications laws.
General knowledge of the South African and International African Companies Legislative System.
General governance knowledge and King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Legal Compliance experience with focus on financial services and telecommunications.
A track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential longterm risks and implications.

Job Related Skill:

Analytical mind, high level of attention to detail
High integrity and highly ethical
Articulate, strong communication skills (written/verbal)
Interpersonal skills
Singleminded, able to act autonomously when required
Assertive and selfassured
Innovative
Self starter
Good judgment
Independent thinker
Excellent listening skills
Administrative
Presenting and Communicating Information
Relating and Networking
Initiating Action
Learning and Researching
Planning and Organizing
French/Portuguese would be advantageous

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications
:28 May 2024.
The base location for this role is
Vodacom Midrand Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.