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Our client, a leading property developer, is seeking a hands‑on Property Compliance Officer. Property Compliance is ESSENTIAL. This is a fast‑paced, deal‑driven role supporting high‑volume off‑plan residential sales. The successful candidate will ensure FICA/KYC requirements are met while enabling timely transaction progression.
Salary: Market related
Minimum requirements
Tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in Law, Conveyancing, Paralegal studies, BCom (Law / Risk / Business) or a Compliance/AML related qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ practical compliance experience in a real estate, conveyancing or property‑related environment (direct exposure to property transactions required).
Operational, working knowledge of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) applied in daily processes (not just theoretical).
Experience with companies, trusts and multi‑layered ownership structures; identifying beneficial owners; managing high‑risk clients and performing enhanced due diligence (EDD).
Hands‑on experience with KYC/FICA platforms (DocFox preferred or a similar system).
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (trackers, reporting, basic formulas), Word and Outlook.
Demonstrable experience working to deal timelines (deposits, OTP deadlines, mandatory submissions) in high‑volume sales environments.
Key Responsibilities
Review, validate and approve FICA/KYC packs prior to lodgement.
Ensure full compliance across property transactions in line with the FIC Act and internal policies.
Conduct risk assessments, manage high‑risk cases and escalate where required.
Perform sanctions/TFS screening and adverse‑media checks.
Identify and verify beneficial ownership and complex ownership structures.
Maintain accurate compliance registers, trackers and reporting logs.
Track and manage FIC‑reportable transactions (including identification and handling of Section 29 matters where applicable).
Ensure proper record‑keeping and an auditable trail for all compliance activities.
Assist in preparing compliance summaries and reports for senior management and audits.
Work closely with sales/agent teams to ensure documentation is complete and timelines are met.
Proactively identify incomplete or non‑compliant submissions and resolve issues before escalation.
Enforce internal submission standards and deadlines.
Liaise with attorneys, conveyancers and external stakeholders to close compliance gaps.
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