Specialist: Governance And Compliance - Midrand at Nexio

ROLE PURPOSE

• Nexio is a specialist ICT solution provider that helps clients build, support, and manage their IT infrastructures. We have operations in all 9 provinces across the country, over 200 clients and over 500 employees and as a Level 1 BBBEE we put to practice our commitment to South Africa’s transformation agenda, we are at the forefront of digital transformation and cyber security. Our solution sets will assist our customers in their digital transformation journey.
• Our established national footprint coupled with our unrivalled experience in the emerging markets and our exceptional technical offerings achieve our goals of profitability, operational agility, and client satisfaction. By joining our talented Nexio team, you will have the opportunity to become part of our national organization that offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• At Nexio, we have identified five major reasons why our people want to work for us:
• They get rewarded for their efforts
• They have opportunity to work with high energy team
• They form part of the Vodacom/Vodafone Group d) There are opportunities to grow their careers
• They build trust and Lead with a competitive culture
• As the Ethics and Governance Specialist, you will be responsible to ensure that the organisation has
• strong governance policies and processes in place and improve existing governance framework
• based on changing business needs and new laws and regulation. You will also be responsible for
• ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and rules; and all
• company policies, codes, and standards; and to implement adequate systems and processes to
• monitor and enforce compliance.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Assist in the development and implementation of legal and policy compliance management standards and procedures.
• Implementing effective systems and processes to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, policies, rules, and codes and industry standards.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and assist in developing compliance risk management strategies.
• Provide training and advice on compliance related matters.
• Monitor, review and enforce compliance with laws and regulations, policies, rules and codes and industry standards.
• Monitor, review and enforce compliance with all Nexio and Vodacom group policies.
• Liaise with applicable stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to legal and policy compliance management; and
• Preparation of reports to various audit, risk, and compliance committees
• Analyse, internal audit report and provide input into decisions regarding risk mitigation strategies within the company.
• Develop policies, minimum standards, templates, guidelines, FAQ’s, and processes regarding Compliance and Governance
• Provide ethical guidance to the board, senior management, and staff
• Coordinate ethics risks & opportunity assessment
• Ensure that the ethics risk profile is converted into an ethics management strategy and plan and promote integrity and ethical behaviour
• Ensure alignment and consistent application of ethics related policies, procedures, and practices.
• Set up manage an Ethics Committee in compliance with King IV
• Actively manage ethics and related conflict of interest within the organization so that this contributes towards an ethical culture
• Identify and report on unethical behaviour to the CFO
• Develop and implement ethics awareness and other ethics training programs
• Coordinate ethics related investigations and promote integrity and ethical behaviour
• Enforcement of an effective whistleblowing platform, accessible by staff, suppliers, and contractors
• Responsible for all supplier on-boarding and supplier management by conducting investigations related to Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Money Laundering and Supplier/Enhanced Due Diligence investigation or
• verifications.
• Responsible for resolution of Red Flags identified.
• Responsible for the management of Trade Control (export and import) compliance.
• Responsible for escalations and provision of subject matter expert advice on a range of sanctions compliance processes.
• Responsible for escalations for potentially illegal activity, global watch list matches, or activity in violation of the economic and trade sanctions administered by OFAC as well as other economic sanctions regimes.
• Produce timely and accurate management information to assist decision-making processes within the team and cross-functionally.
• Responsible for the management of Company Gift and hospitality and PEP register.
• Perform monthly Compliance Audits with respect to processes throughout the business and highlight compliance risks to CFO monthly.
• Provide governance report for the Nexio board.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

• External perspective and appreciation of macro-economic environment
• Compelling communication and influencing skills
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Writing and Reporting
• Conflict resolution skills
• Resilience
• Ability to build effective teams.
• Ownership and drive for impact
• Planning and Organising
• Motivating and Developing Others
• Integrity
• Business leadership and transformation
• Adaptability
• Diversity Management
• Good judgment
• Independent

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric or SAQA accredited equivalent qualification (Essential)
• Degree in the fields of Law, Risk Management, Business Management and Public Administration or NQF 7 equivalent or studying towards one (Essential)
• Certificate in Compliance Management (Advantageous)
• Five years of relevant compliance management experience (Essential)
• Higher relevant SA law degrees (Advantageous)
• Telecommunication or Systems Integrator experience (Advantageous)