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Compliance Officer Responsibilities in Tanzania, United Republic of

Date: April 30, 2021

FINCA Tanzania has announced an opening for a Regulatory Compliance Officer based in Dar Es Salaam to strengthen its regulatory compliance framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s policies and procedures adhere to current laws, regulations, and guidelines governing financial institutions in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the Bank of Tanzania on regulatory matters
  • Access various regulations from the central bank
  • Assess compliance risks
  • Prepare regular reports for management
  • Monitor and report non-compliance issues
  • Evaluate FINCA policies and procedures
  • Ensure new products and services comply with regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing financial institutions in Tanzania
  • Experience working in microfinance or banking
  • Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business-related studies (required)
  • Certification in compliance or risk management (added advantage)

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Administer matters relating to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and terrorist financing activities
  • Ensure FINCA’s policies and procedures comply with international conventions regulating the banking and financial industry

Liaison Role:

  • Serve as a liaison between FINCA Tanzania and the global compliance team
  • Ensure local policies, products, services, and governance practices align with international standards
  • Provide support and oversight to FINCA personnel regarding application of AML/CFT policy, KYC procedures, and suspicious activity reporting

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