Group Risk and Compliance Officer

4 days ago


Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa HR-Simplified (Pty) Ltd Full time
About the Company

HR-Simplified (Pty) Ltd is a diversified investment company operating primarily in distribution and technology related services from a B2B perspective. Founded in 2006, the company has evolved over the years, building and scaling new businesses, and acquiring new brands to create a more holistic ecosystem servicing key clients and the broader market.

About the Role

The Group Risk & Compliance Officer is a critical role responsible for overseeing the Group's compliance with government laws and regulations, and assisting with risk management at a Group level. This involves 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.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  2. Develop, implement, and review compliance policies and procedures.
  3. Monitor regulatory developments in each jurisdiction where the Group is based and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
  4. Investigate compliance breaches, including reports submitted to the Group's Fraud and Ethics Hotline, and prepare investigation reports which also reflect recommended corrective actions.
  5. 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.
  6. Facilitate the collection of and conduct the annual review of employee declarations of interest for each of the Group's subsidiaries.
  7. Facilitate the collection of and conduct the bi-annual review of director declarations of interest for each of the Group's subsidiaries.
  8. Together with Group Legal, conduct the annual Group company secretarial review and ensure the proper maintenance of Group company secretarial records.
  9. Participate in audits and reviews to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.
  10. Organise the establishment and improvement of the Group's legal compliance system and develop and improve the annual legal compliance risk management plan.
  11. Review planned legislative changes and recommended required changes within the Group and update risk control and operational procedures.
  12. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
  13. 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.
  14. Review the Group's compliance systems, new products, new suppliers, etc., and answer the compliance and legal issues together with the Group Legal Team.
  15. Advise and assist with the Group's compliance cases, infringement cases, etc.
  16. 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

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • 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.).

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and drafting skills, be deadline and delivery driven, and have a high level of interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint is also essential.



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