about the company
Randstad is exclusively partnering with a highly successful, fast-growing multinational corporation operating across the region. Known for their dynamic environment and robust operational footprint, our client is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and risk management.
They are currently seeking a strategic and pragmatic Group Compliance Officer. This is not a standard "box-ticking" or purely operational role; it is a high-visibility position focused on shaping, monitoring, and continuously improving the Group's policy and compliance framework across all active countries.
about the role
Reporting directly to the Group CFO and working closely with Group Legal and local management teams, you will be the key architect of the Group's compliance and internal control framework.
Your primary mission will be to ensure that company policies, procedures, and controls are not only adequate and aligned with the Group's risk profile but are also practical and consistently applied across diverse geographical markets. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, championing a risk-aware culture that protects and strengthens the company without slowing it down.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Review, Enhancement & Governance (Core Focus): * Continuously review the adequacy, clarity, and consistency of Group and local policies.
Evaluate whether existing procedures effectively mitigate identified risks and are practical for implementation across various regional offices.
Propose and drive procedural enhancements where control gaps are identified.
Collaborate with Group Legal to maintain a centralized policy repository, ensuring all documentation is current, approved, and uniformly applied.
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting: * Actively monitor business compliance with key Group policies, including Delegation of Authority, Anti-Bribery & Ethics, Procurement, and Data Protection.
Identify, analyze, and report on trends in non-compliance or control weaknesses.
Prepare and present high-impact compliance and risk reports to the Group CFO, Senior Management, and the Audit Committee.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Advisory: * Act as the primary governance advisor to Group management, local country heads, and functional leaders.
Provide expert guidance on control design and risk mitigation, helping to quantify the business and operational impact of proposed improvements.
Risk-Based Internal Audit Coordination: * Maintain and update the Group risk register based on severity, impact, and reported incidents.
Propose and coordinate annual risk-based internal audit plans (executed in-house or via outsourced audit firms) targeting high-risk categories and high-impact policies.
Track audit findings and drive remediation actions to closure.
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) are highly advantageous.
Experience: 6 to 10 years of robust experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Corporate Governance.
Regional Exposure: Proven experience in a multi-country or regional capacity is strongly preferred.
Skillset: Deep familiarity with risk-based methodologies and a strong capability to translate complex compliance issues into business-relevant insights.
Attributes: You must be a pragmatic thinker—someone who focuses on effective, implementable controls rather than theoretical paperwork. You should possess high integrity, sound judgment, and the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
Why Apply?
Step into a role where you are empowered to design and drive the compliance narrative for a regional leader. If you are a structured, independent professional who thrives on improving business processes and governance frameworks, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply directly via this job board to submit your resume. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Dex at 0162541577. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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