Compliance Officer-3-10-Years-Mumbai

Job Description

Role : Compliance Officer Experience : 3 to 10 Years Location : Mumbai Qualification : MBA in CSR Job Description : Key Responsibilities: CSR Policy & Practice Review: Review existing CSR policies and practices to ensure compliance with evolving legal and governance standards. Regulatory Compliance & Support: Ensure CSR activities are in line with Companies Act 2013, Schedule VII, and board/CSR committee approvals. Prepare write-ups for annual reports and support agreement negotiations with implementation partners. Governance Mechanism Review: Align CSR initiatives with the organizations mission, UN SDGs, ESG Framework, and GRI metrics. Board-Level Governance Integration: Strengthen board-level oversight through structured governance processes and enhanced external disclosures. Risk Identification & Management: Develop CSR project strategies to monitor and mitigate risks; coordinate independent assessments and leverage mitigation opportunities. Operational Strategy & SOP Development: Draft SOPs and RFP guidelines for partner selection, onboarding, and project frameworks. Create indices for development impact measurement. Implementation Partner Governance: Assist in documenting partner operations; prepare and finalize MoUs and grant letters defining terms of engagement. RFP & Partner Identification: Design and manage RFP processes to identify credible implementation partners. NGO Due Diligence: Conduct due diligence on NGOs regarding credibility, impact, eligibility, and compliance with CSR mandates. Partner Capacity Building: Train partners on the monitoring and governance frameworks required by HDFC AMC. Project Management & Oversight: Conduct governance meetings, field visits, and progress evaluations. Create M&E models and quarterly progress reports. Relationship Management: Act as the key liaison, including deputation of a full-time relationship manager for on-site coordination and weekly reviews. Offline Monitoring & Evaluation: Track milestones, budgets, and project performance to inform strategy improvements and decision-making. Online Monitoring & Reporting: Provide digital tools, dashboards, and standardized templates for project tracking, impact reporting, and budget utilization. Audit Readiness & Compliance: Ensure proactive documentation and compliance with statutory and board-level audit expectations to achieve zero non-compliance. Fund Utilization Tracking: Monitor fund release and utilization, including tranche-wise reporting, 80G certificates, and compliance documentation from implementation partners. Impact Assessment: Coordinate third-party impact assessments for projects exceeding 1 crore, as mandated under CSR rules (e.g., FY 202425).