Compliance Officer
Oversee a business’ compliance with laws and regulations.
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- What's it like to be a Compliance Officer?
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- Top skills and experience for Compliance Officers
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What's it like to be a Compliance Officer?
A Compliance Officer ensures that a company’s operations and business transactions follow all necessary legal and internal rules. A Compliance Officer keeps an organization safe from any violations of applicable laws and regulations, preventing financial penalties and reputational damage.
Tasks and duties
- Drafting and reviewing company policies.
- Developing legal compliance programs.
- Assessing risks and liaising between department heads and senior management.
- Advising management on avoiding or managing potential risks.
- Monitoring and auditing processes, practices and documents to identify potential risks.
- Training staff on compliance guidelines and informing them of any legal changes.
How to become a Compliance Officer
You usually need a relevant degree to become a Compliance Officer.
- Obtain a four-year bachelor degree or higher, preferably in the field of business management, human resource management or law. A degree in your chosen industry may also be beneficial; for example, engineering companies may look for candidates with an engineering degree.
- Gain experience in a management or leadership role to improve your employability. It’s also beneficial to become knowledgeable on laws and regulations that apply to your industry.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Compliance Officer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Anti Money Laundering
Accounting
Legal Compliance
Risk Assessment
Data Privacy
Tax Returns
Thoroughness
Tax Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Internal Audit
External Audit
Certified Public / Practising Accountant Qualification
Investigation
Taxation Law
Taxation
Internal Controls
Business Administration
Business Management
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Latest Compliance Officer reviews
Jun 2023
exciting
Reviewer's QualificationJuris Doctor
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsIt is a continues learning process. Never dull.
The challengesYou can always learn new things in this type of role.
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