Regional Compliance Coordinator
DFDL, Cambodia

DFDL is a leading international law firm specialized in emerging markets with regional legal, tax and investment expertise advisory developed throughout the South and Southeast Asia, and beyond.

With a team of over 150 local and foreign advisers and over 150 support personnel across 9 countries (Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines) including the collaborating firms, we provide unique value propositions and innovative solutions to our clients, with a particular focus on:

• Banking and Finance
• Corporate
• Employment
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
• Real Estate and Construction
• Taxation

Position:

We are looking for a Compliance Coordinator to support DFDL in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer (the COO)

Key external relationships:

Service providers and external consultants

Key internal relationships:

Managing Partner, Managing Directors, Partners, the Firm Management Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer and his team;

Salary range:

Competitive commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position type:

Full Time Regular

Commencement:

1st March 2020

Primary Responsibilities of the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to review, develop and implement policies and procedures related to areas of risk and compliance at a legal advisory firm. This requires a highly-analytical professional to understand and champion DFDL operations, reporting and business practices, with the purpose to ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards

Main duties of the role

• In collaboration with the COO, identify and assess areas of significant business risk;
• Review and report compliance requirements, breaches and exposures, notably related to
• Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with best practices;
• Review processes to ensure compliance with Policies, Guidelines amp; Procedures;
• Train employees across the region on compliance guidelines, requirements and standards;
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks;
• Compile and analyze information to prepare compliance audit result amp; action items;
• Collect and coordinate internal compliance data across the firm;
• Support various departments by collecting and coordinating internal compliance actions;
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely information be reported to Management;
• Analyze existing and new legislation impact on internal policies;
• Stay current on industry standards through continuing education amp; publications; and
• Maintain the firm’s knowledge through training amp; information access and dissemination.

• Corporate Documentation completeness and accuracy across multiple jurisdictions;
• Corporate filings amp; records maintenance obligations across multiple jurisdictions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Law, Business or highly relevant field;
• Three to five years of experience in related field;
• Working knowledge of compliance issues;
• Proven understanding of risk assessment and mitigation;
• Strong statistical analysis skills;
• Familiarity with computer and necessary software;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities in English;
• Detail-oriented and well-organized;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to foster strong relationships;
• Research and reporting skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Contact Details:

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Regional HR Department:

Website: www.dfdl.com




Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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