Compliance Monitoring Specialist at IDC, Johannesburg
Kelly · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Kelly is looking for a Compliance Monitoring Specialist to join the IDC's Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department in Johannesburg on a temporary full time basis. You will carry out compliance monitoring reviews from planning to reporting, ensuring the IDC and its subsidiaries meet their regulatory obligations. This role suits someone with 5 to 8 years of compliance monitoring experience and a strong legal or risk background.
About the role
This temporary full time role sits within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department (CRAD) of the IDC in Johannesburg. As a Compliance Monitoring Specialist, you will be responsible for carrying out compliance monitoring reviews to ensure that business is meeting its regulatory obligations and that compliance risks are properly mitigated.
You will work closely with the Compliance Manager and engage with stakeholders across the business to deliver high quality monitoring reviews from planning through to reporting. The role also involves contributing to the ongoing improvement of the CRAD monitoring methodology and processes.
Please note: This is a temporary position based in Johannesburg. Only candidates with the relevant compliance monitoring experience should apply.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a business related discipline, LLB, B Com Law, BA Law, or Risk Management
- Post graduate Compliance Qualification will be an added advantage
- CPRAC Qualification from CISA will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years relevant and practical compliance monitoring or regulatory compliance risk management experience
- Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent presentation, negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present concepts clearly and concisely
- Highly detail oriented and meticulous
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Professional, proactive and an independent thinker
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and operationalise them effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Emotional intelligence and effective stakeholder engagement skills
Responsibilities
- Develop a risk based annual compliance monitoring plan for board approval, ensuring coverage of key compliance risks across IDC and subsidiaries
- Execute the approved compliance monitoring plan by performing complex monitoring reviews within agreed timelines
- Implement the CRAD's annual compliance monitoring plan and provide compliance advice to business to achieve regulatory compliance outcomes
- Develop and implement Compliance Risk Management Plans and perform compliance monitoring reviews by identifying and risk rating applicable provisions
- Identify, analyse and test controls through process, system and business walkthroughs using best practice sampling mechanisms
- Prepare and record working papers, and present monitoring outcomes to business stakeholders
- Provide assurance to the board and relevant sub committees on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and systems
- Deliver high quality compliance monitoring reports and provide recommendations on sustainable remedial plans
- Communicate monitoring review results to SBUs, departments and management in a timely manner
- Develop and monitor the issue log and tracker to ensure accurate and valid information supported by factual evidence
- Manage record keeping of all review documentation in relevant SharePoint folders
- Provide independent compliance advisory services and recommend improvements to controls and processes
- Continuously develop and improve the monitoring methodology and stay abreast of relevant trends and typologies
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels to build collaborative relationships across the business and other assurance providers
- Keep statutory and legislative knowledge current and contribute to the establishment of a compliance culture
- Contribute to the drafting and revision of company policies
Job details
- Organisation
- Kelly
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Legal
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! This Compliance Monitoring Specialist role at the IDC through Kelly is a solid opportunity if you have strong regulatory compliance experience and you are looking to work within a large development finance institution.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly highlights your hands on experience with compliance monitoring reviews, regulatory risk assessments and any legislative frameworks you have worked with. Since the role requires 5 to 8 years of experience, be specific about the types of reviews you have led and the outcomes you achieved.
If you are a member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa or hold a CPRAC qualification, definitely mention that up front. Also show that you can engage with senior stakeholders confidently, because this role involves presenting findings to management and board sub committees.
Good luck with your application!
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