Compliance Specialist
Job Title:Compliance SpecialistLocation:Coventry Travel Required:None Level/Salary Range:Part Time – 3 days per week.SalaryPro Rata£45,000.00 to £50,000.00The CompanyA Coventry based business specialising in the gifting industry supplying to UK and worldwide retail markets. The last few years have seen the firm grow significantly in both B2B and B2C markets worldwide due to international appeal of the products and designs. They have a small dynamic team with a “can do” attitude and everyone in the team has a part to play in the success. This is an exciting time to join this progressive company!OverviewThe Compliance Specialist position is a new role within the Finance team, reporting to the Finance Director. The position will be responsible for coordinating compliance internally and externally across a number of areas, ensuring that all returns and requests for information are completed accurately and on time. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the retention and retrieval of key company documentation. The role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills and any previous experience in areas of compliance, GDPR, KYC or Company Secretarial work would be beneficial but is not essential.Job DescriptionRole and ResponsibilitiesKYC (‘Know Your Customer’) compliance: Collect, review and maintain KYC documentation for directors and beneficial ownersMonitor KYC requirements with banks and other external organisations and businesses as required to ensure information is current and completeCompany Secretarial / Annual ReturnsMonitor filing deadlines and compliance requirementsManage storage and retrieval of corporate documents for the business using electronic and physical filing systemsUpdating corporate structure chartsTrademarksMonitor deadlines for trademark renewalsSupport Finance Director with applications for any new trademarksLicence AgreementsWork with Finance and Sales Director to identify all compliance requirements specified by licence agreements in place and assign ownersMonitor completion of compliance activitiesSupport audits by licensors as requiredCyber Security Track progress and actions for implementation of cyber security essentials implementationRespond to ad hoc internal and external information requests including office of national statistics etc. and ad hoc returnsHR ComplianceOnboarding / offboarding process for employeesAnnual Leave coordinationMaintenance of employee / employer policies & procedures*GDPRMaintaining register of key GDPR requirements and monitoring compliance across the team KEY REQUIREMENTSSuccessful candidates will have:Fantastic attention to detail and accuracyExcellent organisational and time- management skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretionStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work independently and manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyAdvanced and proven excel skills (essential)A proactive, open-minded approach to be able to support a growing businessA flexible attitude. We are a small team and are required to provide support to other teams during busier timesPrevious experience in KYC, compliance, administration etc. is not essential but beneficialNote: technical expertise in the areas of HR, Cyber Security, Trademarks, GDPR etc is not required. This is an administrative and coordinating role only
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