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Compliance Officer Roles and Responsibilities at the Fiji Roads Authority

The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) is seeking a highly qualified Risk and Compliance Officer to join their team. This critical role plays a vital part in ensuring the integrity of the FRA by ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, professional standards, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in:
    • Coordinating changes to the risk management framework and risk control profile register
    • Reviewing risk appetite statements for the FRA and ensuring compliance with fraud management plans
  • Manage oversight of incident management processes, ensuring that businesses report significant risk events to the Risk and Compliance Unit
  • Coordinate responses to compliance and performance audits conducted by external auditors
  • Investigate and coordinate responses to queries and issues, implementing action plans for gaps identified

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

  • A strong understanding of Fiji’s regulatory environment
  • Experience in managing second-line risk and compliance activities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to constructively argue issues with management
  • Maturity and leadership qualities

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain an Audit Issues Register and track progress on addressing weaknesses identified in audit reports
  • Conduct regular checks to ensure that all matters raised in previous audits or investigations have been satisfactorily addressed
  • Provide review feedback for the FRA’s asset management plan and corporate plan
  • Contribute to the formulation of business continuity plans and operations recovery plans

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will hold:

  • A degree in commerce, accounting/finance, or a similar field
  • Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors or an internationally recognized professional body
  • At least 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role

This is a critical position that requires someone who can work independently and make sound judgments. The FRA is looking for a reliable, honest, and trustworthy individual who can demonstrate their ability to “stand firm” and resist changes suggested by others.

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding role, please apply now!