Compliance Specialist

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Review the design and periodically test internal controls under the Compliance regimes as determined by the SLT and instructed by the Managing Director and/or Finance Manager. (i.e. Controls for  SOC report/s (ISAE 3402), SD Worx  Policies, ISO 27001 etc.).

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Assist and support the Finance Manager and/or Managing Director in conducting Risk Assessments and Risk Audits for any areas of the business identified for Risk review or as instructed.

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Plan, request and collate responses from Process / Control Owners for evidence of the operation of for SD Worx internal controls regarding the SOC (ISAE 3402) environment and the annual report work with SD Worx chosen supplier.

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Conduct internal control testing for SD Worx as required by the contract for the annual SOC (ISAE 3402) report/s work with SD Worx chosen supplier and liaise with SD Worx employees to resolve any issues.

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Distribute copies of SD Worx ISAE 3402 report/s and Letters of Assurance, as requested by SD Worx colleagues or existing external customers, maintain all necessary records and respond to customer queries on behalf of SD Worx management.

For any business areas of SD Worx Mauritius, being added into SD Worx SOC Internal Controls environment or under risk review, make suggestions for control; development, additions, process improvements, giving guidance and assistance to colleagues and managers for agreeing and implementing changes.

Assist the Managing Director/Finance Manager in relation with any Internal Control questions/queries and quarterly certifications process, support the control process owners as necessary.

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Ensure SD Worx Senior Managers accept the level of risks identified by the Compliance & Risk Team or assign actions to ensure that risks are reduced to an acceptable level.

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Prepare and issue internal communications to SD Worx colleagues to maintain suitable awareness of the reason and importance of operating internal controls for the mitigation of Risk and Compliance to Policies

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Establish liaison with key managers to ensure that SD Worx maintains suitable controls for compliance to regimes designated in the areas of:-

•           Information Security

•           Security of assets, premises and people

•           Data Protection

•           Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

•           Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

•           SD Worx Policies

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Ensure that risk assessments and internal audits are carried out to identify and assign action for the mitigation of; or acceptance of, Risk to SD Worx.

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Establish and maintain a register of risks identified by audit, assessment or notification by SD Worx colleagues – assign ownership for action and chase actions to closure.

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Coordinate with SD Worx Head Office to discuss on compliance and internal audit plan for SD Worx Mauritius Limited.

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2-3 years’ experience of Internal Compliance control environment

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2-3 years’ experience in an IT environment

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Knowledge of applicable standards as they relate to Service Organisations Control (SOC1, SOC2 ISO 27001)

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Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities

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Understanding of project management principles

Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

Training & exposure to ITIL best practise & project management methodology is desirable

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint

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A reasonable knowledge of basic IT and Financial internal controls is desirable.

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Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues within the SD Worx organisation.

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Experience of working with auditors in diverse contexts is desirable.

integrity

Integrity is working systematically in accordance with values and standards of SD Worx. This finds expression in a transparent, respectful and sustainable approach to working with others, through abiding by agreements and handling information and data confidentiality.

smart cooperation

Smart cooperation is cooperating constructively by joining forces and sharing knowledge pro-actively with both internal and external stakeholders so as to generate added value. This expresses itself in showing initiative, active listening and engaging in dialogue with each other with a view to achieving a shared goal in a positive atmosphere.

passion

Passion is having a strong personal bond with clients, SD Worx, the job and the field. This finds expressions in enthusiasm, drive and commitment.

innovation

Innovation is gaining new insights and implementing new ideas. This is demonstrated by thinking of new ways of working and together with the client, thinking in a forward-looking manner and developing solutions.

result driven

Being Result Driven is to commit oneself in a purposeful and resolute way to achieving the desired result. This can be seen in the achievement of defined goals that provide added value for both clients and SD Worx

ROLE DIMENSIONS

Key Success Criteria:

1.     Risk of SD Worx Internal Control failure is minimised.

2.     Physical Access to SD Worx offices remains authorised and restricted

3.     SD Worx remains compliant under AML requirement.

People Interfaces:

SD Worx Customers, SD Worx Colleagues in the UK ,Mauritius & Ireland, Prospects & key third party supplier organisations.

Budget Responsibility:

None

Direct Reports:

None

Travel:

Other SD Worx locations as required.