Finance Controller, Jamnagar

Position Summary

The Compliance and Contracts Administrator will be responsible for ensuring adherence to trade compliance, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and contract management policies. This role involves implementing compliance programs, managing contracts, and providing legal and regulatory support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Management

• Oversee and enforce compliance with trade regulations, anti-trust laws, and anti-bribery policies.
• Implement policies, draft local guidelines, and impart mandatory compliance trainings as guided by the division/Group (Code of Conduct, third-party vetting, trade compliance, financial crime).
• Lead and support investigations, whistleblowing reports, and regulatory developments.
• Collaborating with function leads to mitigating risks and identify red flags.

2. Data Protection & Privacy

• Ensure compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and internal data protection policies.
• Maintain data processing records, risk assessments, and policy documentation.
• Manage data subject rights requests, privacy-related complaints, and security incidents.
• Provide training and guidance on data protection regulations.

3. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MOUs, Distribution Agreements, Supply Agreements, SaaS, IT/IP Licenses, and Commercial Contracts.
• Advise sales and procurement teams on contract negotiations and escalation triggers.
• Support dispute resolution and compliance with consumer rights, marketing regulations, and intellectual property laws.
• Develop and maintain a contract management system and review procedures.

4. Legal & Regulatory Advisory

• Conduct legal research, interpret legislation, and summarize key points for business use.
• Provide risk assessments and proactive legal advice to minimize exposure.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams, including General Counsel EMEIA, Compliance Officer EMEIA, Commercial Contracts Counsel, and Data Protection Manager EMEIA.
• Support mergers & acquisitions, business integrations, and regulatory reporting.

Education & Experience requirements:

• 35 years of experience in compliance, contract management, or data protection in a multinational organization.
• Law, Compliance, or Business degree (relevant data protection or audit certification is desirable but not mandatory).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Legal & Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of trade laws, data protection (DPDPA), and contract negotiations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess legal risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working with cross-functional teams and external regulators.
• Communication & Training: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in conducting training sessions.
• Technology & Business Acumen: Familiarity with digital content, SaaS contracts, and regulatory trends in technology-driven businesses