Head of Compliance

Legal / Law

About the Employer

Job Description

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  • AMW Capital Leasing & Finance PLC | Colombo 02

Who Are We?

AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC is a finance company registered under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and a subsidiary company of AMW Group, a leading corporate entity in Sri Lanka and the sole distributor for several world-renowned automobiles and related brands, under the umbrella of Al-Futtaim Group, Dubai UAE.

AMW Capital Leasing is spread across the country with a network of 21 branches and is in the process of expanding its network. Our focus is to employ and engage diverse individuals who aspire to grow with us in a financial entity that offers unlimited career potential in a multinational environment.

Overview of the role

The Head of Compliance is a critical and mandatory Senior Management Position as required by the Directions issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Financial Transactions Reporting Act. The Job Holder should be an independent person directly reporting to the Board/Board Sub Committees in respect of the Company's compliance to Regulatory, Statutory, and Internal Procedures. The Head of Compliance assists Management and contributes proactively to the identification and assessment of potential compliance risks. He/she performs a monitoring and reporting role.

What you will do

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures designed to eliminate or minimize the risk of breach of Regulatory requirements and ensure that compliance policies and procedures are clearly communicated to all levels of the Company.
  • Ensure that Company complies with Directions and regulations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Statutory Laws and Regulations, and Internal Policies/Processes of the Company.
  • Supervision and coordination of all compliance activities for the company on a regular and timely manner. Liaise with Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Financial ombudsman and maintain a cordial relationship with them.
  • Peruse and approve Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Returns to be submitted to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
  • Review and improve the compliance program based on the prioritize compliance risks to ensure that the company meets the regulatory requirements.

What equips you for the role

  • MBA in Finance or Masters Business Administration or LLB or Full professional qualification from a professional accounting body.
  • At least 10 years of working experience in compliance in Banking/non-banking sector with a minimum of 2-4 years' experience in a similar capacity.
  • Strong analytical and leadership skills, knowledge in accounting, tax, CBSL, and other financial regulations with excellent communication and people management skills.

If you believe you're a good fit for the position described above, please send your CV to [email protected] within 07 days of this advertisement.

For more information on the vacancy, you may contact 0112 309 363/[email protected] Human Resource Business Partner.

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