Compliance Officer

Position Title: Compliance Officer
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Department: Compliance / Finance / Risk
Location: Ernakulam
Reporting To: CFO

Role Overview

The Compliance Officer (CA-qualified) is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to all statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements. This role involves monitoring financial regulations, implementing compliance frameworks, conducting audits, and mitigating risks to protect the company’s legal and financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (Company Law, Income Tax, GST, FEMA, RBI, etc.).
• Monitor updates in regulatory requirements and communicate relevant changes to management.
• Coordinate statutory filings and ensure timely submission to regulatory authorities.

Internal Compliance & Controls

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Conduct regular internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify gaps or non-compliance issues and recommend corrective measures.

Risk Management

• Evaluate financial and operational risks and support the development of risk-mitigation strategies.
• Maintain risk registers and prepare risk assessment reports.

Financial Compliance

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in accounting, financial reporting, and tax matters.
• Work with finance teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain compliance records, registers, and documentation as per regulatory standards.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly compliance reports for management.
• Support external audits and inspections.

Training & Advisory

• Provide compliance training to employees.
• Advise management on compliance-related risks and best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of accounting, audit, tax, and financial laws.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.

Experience

• 0–5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, finance, or risk (based on business needs).
• Experience in regulatory reporting, statutory compliance, or internal audit preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,862.14 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person