DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 35 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co.
Westmeath.
The Compliance and Audit Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance and audit programme.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Compliance Officer.
This role involves assessing risk, conducting audits, monitoring compliance, and providing guidance to ensure the organisation operates ethically and within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Program Development and Implementation: Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
Implement and monitor compliance training programmes for employees.
Stay abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organisation.
Ensure the organisation's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Audit Management:
Plan, execute, and report on internal audits to assess the effectiveness of controls and compliance.
Identify and evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Develop audit plans and schedules.
Conduct thorough reviews of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
Document audit findings and recommendations.
Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Risk Assessment and Management:
Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential compliance risks.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor and report on risk management activities.
Regulatory Reporting:
Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and audits.
Policy and Procedure Maintenance:
Ensure that all policies and procedures are current and reflect regulatory changes.
Communicate policy and procedure changes to relevant stakeholders.
Investigations and Reporting:
Conduct investigations into alleged compliance violations.
Prepare and present reports on investigation findings.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all investigations.
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
Provide guidance and support to employees on compliance matters.
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Master/Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, law, or a related field.
Experience:
Proven experience in compliance and audit roles, preferably in a regulated industry.
Typically 5+ years of experience.
Knowledge:
Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Knowledge of audit principles and practices.
Familiarity with risk management frameworks.
Strong knowledge of internal controls.
Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software.
Ethical and discreet.
Ability to deal with sensitive information.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in a specific industry relevant to the organisation (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology).
Experience with data analytics and audit software.
Project management skills.
Closing date is Friday 21st March 2025.
Skills:
Analytic Communication Attention to detail Teamwork