Head - Compliance

The Head of Compliance, working closely with the General Counsel, oversees the corporate compliance programme, functioning as an independent and objective party that reviews and evaluates compliance issues / concerns within the organisation. They will also be the channel of communication to receive and direct compliance issues to appropriate resources for investigation and resolution. The position ensures Company and employees are in compliance with the laws and regulations of jurisdictions in which Company operates, that Company's codes, policies and procedures are being followed and that culture and behavior in the organisation reflects Company's standards and policies including the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Responsibilities

• Develops, initiates, maintains and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Programme and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Programme.
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Company's codes, policies and procedures to ensure their continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance and direction to management and employees.
• Collaborates with other departments (including Legal, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Projects and Operations) to advise on and direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the General Counsel and / or external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Responds to whistleblowings and other sources of alleged violations of Company's codes, policies and procedures by evaluating and initiating investigative procedures. Oversees the uniform handling and reporting of such investigations.
• Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues / concerns within the organisation are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Monitors and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities across the organisation and to otherwise remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities / issues and to identify trends. To include working closely with and supporting Supply Chain Management team and activities.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops / implements corrective action plans for resolution ofissues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the General Counsel and senior management and Board / Audit Committee informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts and issues. Attends meetings of Audit Committee in order to report and update on Compliance related matters in general, including any new or outstanding whistleblowing investigations.
• Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorised enforcement agencies as appropriate and / or required.
• Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication programme for the organisation, including establishing / promoting, heightened awareness of Company's codes, policies and procedures and understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Works with Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to conduct an effective compliance training programme, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and management.
• Monitors the performance of the Compliance Programme and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

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