Compliance Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive compliance programs and policies that adhere to both EU and UK regulatory requirements.
Reporting: Prepare and present compliance reports to the VP Finance, Corporate Head Office and other senior stakeholders for both the EU and the UK. Ensure accurate and transparent documentation of compliance acOviOes.
Risk Assessment: Identify and assess the finance compliance risks across the EU and UK operations. Identify potential areas of non-compliance and develop corrective action plans. Work with the VP Finance, Corporate Head Office, and other senior stakeholders to design and implement robust control policies and processes, taking full ownership of the controls framework in assigned territory.
Business Insurance Policies: Manage business insurance policies across the UK and EA regions, ensuring timely policy renewals and maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation
Compliance Reviews: Conduct regular compliance reviews, report findings to the VP Finance, and recommend corrective actions to align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Internal Investigations: Lead internal investigations into compliance issues and breaches. Collaborate with legal and other departments to address and resolve these issues effectively.
Contract and Agreement Review: Review business contracts and agreements, offering recommendaOons for contract terms and pricing structures. Develop and maintain sustainable relationships with external consultants, addressing complex business and legal matters, including immigration issues.
Regulatory Insights: Collaborate closely with the VP Finance, Corporate Head Office, and other Business Units to provide insights on compliance with exisOng and evolving regulations applicable to financial reporting and internal operational control frameworks.
Regulatory Monitoring: Stay informed about changes in EU and UK laws and regulations. Evaluate their impact on company operations and adapt compliance strategies accordingly. Ensure the company complies with relevant financial regulations, including local and international laws, accounting standards, and corporate policies including anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery regulations
Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees across both regions. Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to compliance requirements and company policies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, auditors and tax consultants in both regions. Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effecOve communicaOon and resolution of compliance-related matters.
Policy Review: Regularly review and update company policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current EU and UK legal and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial control and compliance activities and recommend enhancements to strengthen overall compliance.
Special / Ad-hoc Projects: Assist in special / ad-hoc projects related to finance, compliance, or risk management, such as external compliance audits, system implementations or process redesigns.