Group Risk and Compliance Office

About the Company

The company was founded in 2006 and began as a procurement business offering cost reduction and supply chain optimisation solutions to large corporations. The company has built/scaled new businesses and acquired new brands to create a more holistic ecosystem servicing our key clients and the broader market with a range of solutions in the distribution and technology space. Today, the company has evolved into a diversified investment company operating primarily in distribution and technology related services from a B2B perspective. The company has a blue-chip shareholder base and operates in 32 countries globally.

About the Role

The Group Risk & Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the Group’s 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 Group’s adherence to those policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

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 Group’s Fraud and Ethics Hotline, and prepare investigation repots which also reflect recommended corrective actions.
Prepare reports and documentation for internal stakeholders, including the Group’s board of directors, the Group’s Social, Ethics and Transformation Committee and the Group’s 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 Group’s subsidiaries.
Facilitate the collection of and conduct the bi-annual review of director declarations of interest for each of the Group’s 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 Group’s legal compliance system and develop and improve the annual legal compliance risk management plan.
Review planned legislative changes and recommended 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 Group’s 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.
Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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.)
Required skills

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)