Summary of role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to join our Compliance Monitoring Team within the Global Ethics and Independence department in Mauritius. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure our compliance monitoring processes are not only effective but also align with global standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, a strategic mindset, and a deep understanding of compliance and ethical standards. 

As a Team Leader, you will oversee the implementation and management of processes related to global independence policies, tools, and technology. You will collaborate with senior management in recruitment efforts and support the readiness journey of BDO firms for new independence tools deployment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a global organization committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance. 

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Gain a robust knowledge of BDO's independence technical manual and independence tools to provide support to the Global Independence team and to BDO firms. 

• Participate in the management and creation of processes for the day-to-day operations of the Ethics and Independence department based in Mauritius. 

• Participate in reporting on the usage of the COI tools and compliance of BDO Firms' to Global Independence policies and procedures. 

• Work with firms on their readiness journey (data & process) for the implementation and deployment of the new Independence and conflict checking tools. 

• Participate in the improvement and development of global independence technology tools. 

• Work with Senior Management in recruitment. 

• Work closely with other members of the independence team and assist other members of the team as and when required. 

• Other duties as required. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications with a minimum of 3 years of experience in business management or compliance management. 

• At least 1 year of experience in team management is required. 

Skills: 

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to take personal responsibility and accountability for own work and that of the team. 

• Highly motivated with a desire to seek new ways of improving compliance processes and strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple team members and deadlines with flexibility. 

• Ability to work autonomously and build effective working relationships with colleagues. 

• Quick learner with a good level of adaptability. 

• Excellent level of English (the working language of the Global Office), with strong written and spoken communication skills. 

• Robust knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Power BI and PowerPoint would be an advantage. 

• Experience in working with online tools and a fair knowledge of International Accounting Standards and UK GAAP. 

• Knowledge of the IESBA Code of Ethics or local jurisdictions Ethical Standards for auditors would be beneficial. 

• Proactive and able to work under pressure, with the ability to anticipate and address clients' concerns, escalate problems as they arise, and work both in teams and independently.