Senior Compliance Officer

Purpose of the Job:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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 and reports to regulatory authorities.
5. Monitor changes in relevant legal requirements and regulatory developments that may impact the company.
6. Accurately complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
7. Conduct compliance training.
8. Immediately report any incidents that management needs to address using the appropriate reporting system.
9. Provide administrative support to the compliance manager, including data input and spreadsheet management.
10. Complete compliance documents for tenders.
11. Identify gaps in compliance and address them by implementing systems and procedures.
12. Assist in the completion of FAIS audits.
13. Be the central control point for all legal compliance documents.
14. Update and upload FICA documentation on the CSD portal.
15. Assist the sales team with completing vendor application forms with company information and FICA documentation.
16. Complete online vendor application forms with company information and FICA documentation.
17. Send the Global team a schedule of all Aramex SA guarantees on a quarterly basis.
18. Cancel guarantees not being utilized.
19. Complete statistic reports.
20. Assist in obtaining RC1 documentation from the bank.
21. Assist with Motor Vehicle Agreements, PR's, GRN's, and rental agreements.
22. Manage customs penalty payments daily and pay deferment statements, customs duties, and VAT when necessary.
23. Notify and communicate with the customs team when customs accounts have been topped up to update their EDI system.
24. Review and check that the deferment account limits have not been depleted daily.
25. Request interim statements weekly on the e-filing portal and send them to the Global Customs team.
26. Assist with banking ad hoc queries and general bank queries.
27. Clear international incoming funds with the bank.
28. Assist with Labour Audits.

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 of experience in Compliance or a related field.

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

Sound knowledge of FAIS, FICA, and 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.

Skills:

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Organization & Planning