Senior Compliance Officer

Since our founding in 1982, we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Senior Compliance Officer

Purpose of the Job

Assist with the effective Compliance monitoring and all aspects of compliance related activities.

Job Description

1. Track non-compliant findings until resolved.
2. Assist with monitoring the efficiency of compliance controls and enhance procedures and controls.
3. Maintain appropriate written procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and policies.
4. Prepare compliance reports.
5. Prepare reports to regulatory authorities.
6. Monitor changes in relevant legal requirements and other regulatory developments affecting the company.
7. Accurately complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
8. Conduct compliance training.
9. Immediately report any incident requiring management attention using the appropriate reporting system.
10. Assist in the preparation, collation, and issuance of reports and registers as required.
11. Provide administrative support to the compliance manager, including data input and spreadsheet management.
12. Complete compliance documents for tenders.
13. Identify gaps in compliance and address them by implementing systems and procedures.
14. Assist in the completion of FAIS audits.
15. Serve as the central control point for all legal compliance documents.
16. Update and upload FICA documentation on the CSD portal.
17. Assist the sales team with completing vendor application forms with company information and FICA documentation.
18. Complete online vendor application forms with company information and FICA documentation.
19. Send Global team a schedule of all Aramex SA guarantees on a quarterly basis.
20. Cancel guarantees not being utilized.
21. Complete Statistic Reports.
22. Assist in obtaining RC1 documentation from the bank.
23. Assist with Motor Vehicle Agreements.
24. Assist with PR's and GRN's.
25. Assist with rental agreements.
26. Manage Customs Penalty Payments daily.
27. Pay the deferment statements.
28. Top customs duties and VAT.
29. Notify and communicate with the customs team when customs accounts have been topped up to update their EDI system.
30. Daily review and check that the deferment account limits have not been depleted.
31. Request Interim Statements weekly on the e-filing portal and send to the Global Customs team.
32. Assist with banking ad hoc queries.
33. Assist with BI queries.
34. Assist with general bank queries.
35. Assist business with completing bank forms.
36. Clear International incoming funds with the bank.
37. Assist with Labour Audits.

Job Responsibilities - Experience and Education

Minimum requirement is a BCom/BA degree or equivalent majoring ideally in Business, Law, or Compliance and Risk Management.

A minimum of 3 years experience in Compliance or a related field.

Candidate must be computer literate (MS Office) – Excel advanced level.

Sound knowledge of FAIS, FICA, and knowledge of the South African Regulatory Environment in the Financial services sector.

Excellent Computer Proficiency (MS Office).

Valid Code 08 driver’s license and own reliable transport.