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Compliance Officer Role Crucial in TCI Integrity Commission’s Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission is seeking a highly qualified Compliance Officer to join its team in the fight against corruption and promotion of good governance. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of public life, enforcing anti-corruption laws, and promoting ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the Commission’s staff, the Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

  • Assisting the Senior Compliance Officer in discharging their duties
  • Carrying out special projects
  • Deputizing for the Senior Compliance Officer in their absence
  • Performing other assigned tasks

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Auditing, Law, or a similar field
  • At least 10 years of experience in auditing, financial investigations, compliance, and fraud reviews
  • Professional certifications such as CCEP, CIA, and/or CFE are highly desirable

In addition to technical skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A strong track record of achievement in audit and compliance work

Job Duties

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

  • Managing the intake and storage of declarations and statements of registrable interests
  • Providing oversight and leadership in reviews and examinations
  • Executing full audits to identify potential corruption or fraudulent activities

Additionally, the successful candidate will assist public bodies in:

  • Developing robust policies and procedures to combat corruption
  • Providing ethics advice and guidance
  • Designing and implementing training programs for “specified persons in public life”

Benefits

The Commission is offering a salary of $60,000 per annum, with the option to relocate to Providenciales after an initial 12-month period. The successful candidate will be required to file a Declaration of Income, Assets, and Liabilities with the Governor, as required by the Integrity Commission Ordinance.

Application Instructions

Applications should include:

  • A CV
  • A letter explaining why the candidate wishes to work with the Commission
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • The names and letters of two referees

The deadline for submission is August 31, 2020. Only selected applicants will be notified for an interview.