Perfetti Van Melle - Compliance & Ethics Officer - CA

Description:

Compliance & Ethics Officer

Location : Gurgaon

Job description:

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment, Monitoring & Policy Development:

- Develop, implement and maintain an effective compliance framework aligned with global and local regulations. (e.g., code of conduct anti-bribery, etc.).

- Periodically review and update policies and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to ethics and compliance.

- Monitor adherence to internal controls and investigate red flags on suspicious activities.

- Case Receive Management and evaluate & ethics complaints or whistleblower reports through internal channels.

Investigation, Reporting & Governance:

- Investigate potential violations of compliance policies and ethics standards, often in consultation with HR Director and Legal Counsel.

- Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports for senior management teams, track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

- Maintain records of compliance activities, audits, and investigations.

Ethics & Integrity:

- Foster an ethical workplace culture by addressing concerns related to fraud, corruption, or unethical behavior.

- Manage the organizations whistleblower program and investigate reported violations confidentially.

Training & Awareness:

- Develop content and conduct regular training programs for employees, vendors, third party associates on compliance, ethics, and regulatory requirements.

- Promote awareness of ethical standards and whistleblower policies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

- Collaborate with functions to integrate compliance into business processes.

- Advise leadership on ethical dilemmas and compliance risks in strategic decisions.

- Serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters.

Policy Development & Implementation:

- Develop, update, and enforce compliance policies as per group guidelines and local laws.

- Create and maintain a Code of Conduct aligned with organizational values and Indian laws.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Masters / Bachelors degree in law or CA with 12+ years' experience in compliance, legal and related field.

- Certifications like Certified Compliance & Ethics professional (CCEP, ICA) preferred.

- 5+ years of experience in conflict resolution, investigation, mediation, or a similar role

- Strong knowledge of applicable India and international laws (FCPA, Labour Laws, GDPR, etc)

- Proven experience in developing, implementing and managing ethics & compliance programs.

- Strong experience in handling investigations and managing whistleblower cases, etc