Junior Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Malander Careers Full time R350 000 - R550 000 per year

Malander Advisory, a chartered accounting and financial advisory firm with clients across South Africa and the United Kingdom, is seeking a
Junior Compliance Officer
to support the firm's compliance framework. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and data protection requirements (GDPR and POPIA) during client onboarding and throughout the client lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and committed to upholding the firm's ethical and regulatory standards while enabling efficient client service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Onboarding and Due Diligence

  • Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) in accordance with AML/KYC regulations applicable to South Africa (FIC Act) and the United Kingdom (Money Laundering Regulations).
  • Review and verify client identification, beneficial ownership, and source of funds documentation.
  • Maintain up-to-date client records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with both jurisdictions' requirements.
  • Liaise with clients and internal teams to obtain required documentation and clarify compliance-related queries.

Ongoing Monitoring and Review

  • Perform periodic reviews of existing clients to ensure ongoing compliance and identify potential changes in risk profiles.
  • Monitor transactions and engagements for unusual or suspicious activity and escalate findings in line with internal reporting procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating the firm's client risk assessment register and compliance monitoring logs.

Data Protection and Confidentiality (GDPR/POPIA)

  • Ensure personal and client data is collected, processed, and stored in compliance with GDPR (UK) and POPIA (South Africa).
  • Support internal audits of data handling and privacy practices.
  • Assist in staff awareness initiatives and reporting of data incidents or breaches.

Policy Implementation and Support

  • Assist in implementing and updating compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
  • Support internal compliance reviews and assist with responses to regulatory or external audit requests.
  • Maintain accurate compliance documentation and contribute to management reporting on compliance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Accounting, Finance, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years' experience in a
    compliance, audit, or risk function
    (experience within professional services or financial sector preferred).
  • Familiarity with
    AML, KYC, GDPR, and POPIA
    regulations and practical application.
  • Strong understanding of
    client onboarding processes
    and risk-based compliance approaches.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under supervision.
  • Discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with compliance or document management software.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn within a professional team environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Timely and accurate completion of AML/KYC onboarding reviews.
  • Compliance with internal procedures and regulatory timelines.
  • Accuracy and completeness of client documentation and data records.
  • Identification and escalation of potential compliance risks.
  • Contribution to improvements in compliance processes and reporting.

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