Job Title:  Compliance Associate

Job Summary

The Compliance Associate is responsible for ensuring the company adheres to regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. This includes monitoring compliance, overseeing document control, supporting audits, and providing employee training on regulatory requirements to maintain compliance with legal and internal standards.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities, not limited to: (Job scope, Purpose and contacts) 

• Support the development and implementation of compliance procedures to ensure alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Monitor the company’s compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date compliance documentation and records.

• Coordinate with departments to gather documentation and prepare for audits and regulatory reviews.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing compliance reports, audit summaries, and findings.

• Provide support in investigating compliance issues and documenting irregularities.

• Collaborate with other departments to close compliance gaps and improve internal practices.

• Deliver or coordinate training sessions and awareness programs on compliance topics.

• Stay informed on updates in laws, regulations, and best practices affecting the organization.

• Assist in drafting and reviewing compliance-related policies, guidelines, and manuals.

• Ensure proper documentation control of policies, procedures, and compliance-related materials.

Skills

Key Competence Required, not limited to:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess compliance data and identify potential risks.

• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to conduct effective research and compile findings.

• Accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing documents, reports, and audit materials.

• Effective coordination and organizational skills to manage documentation and support audit readiness.

• Basic knowledge of statistics and ability to interpret data for reporting and analysis.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• High level of integrity, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, law, public administration, or a related field

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a compliance-related role, with a strong track record in compliance monitoring, audits, or regulatory affairs

• Experience in legal compliance, risk management, or internal audit is preferred

• Familiarity with compliance tools, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, local regulations) is an advantage

• Previous experience working in a cross-functional environment and managing documentation for audits and regulatory reporting

• Certifications in compliance or audit (such as CCEP, CIA, or equivalent) are an added advantage