Purpose:

A global professional services firm within the legal sector is looking for a Compliance Assistant who is responsible to support the management of the firm’s compliance framework, including FICA, AML and POPI compliance processes, client due diligence and regulatory reporting

Key Job Outputs:

• Managing all areas relating to the Firm’s FICA compliance, this will include:
  • Monitoring FICA requirements internally
  • Understanding and updating the Firm’s RMCP (as and when may be necessary), ensuring that the Risk-Based Approach is applied accordingly
  • Requesting and analysing client data and taking requisite steps in ensuring compliance
  • Monitoring and mitigating compliance risks associated with the Firm’s clients and ensuring risks are correctly categorised
  • Analysing client on boarding documentations and conducting additional enhanced diligence on clients deemed to be High Risk
  • Analyse and investigate STRs detected by the finance team and escalate to AML Compliance officer for reporting to the FICA
  • Reporting to the AML Compliance Officer on all areas relating to the Firm’s AML Compliance measures
• Understanding the Firm’s POPI/PAIA Compliance measures and ensuring these are monitored on an ongoing basis. This will include:
  • Dealing with any POPI/PAIA related queries/requests in accordance with the Firm’s POPI and PAIA Manual
  • Reporting to the Firm’s POPI/PAIA Information Officer on all areas relating to the Firm’s POPI/PAIA Compliance measures
  • Keeping abreast of all developments relating to all areas of the Firm’s Compliance Requirements
  • Ensuring that appropriate registers are kept of all employee training relating to the Firm’s compliance requirements
  • Drafting and/or updating (as necessary) requisite policies relating to the Firm’s compliance requirements
  • Attending to ensure regular training is provided on the Firm’s Compliance Policies and Procedures

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of FICA, POPI, AML, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption legislation
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Understanding of compliance processes and risk management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law and/or Accounting
• Any compliance certifications advantageous

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience working in a compliance team

Salary: Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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