Corporate Compliance Manager

Results-driven Corporate Compliance Manager with 5+ years of experience in the cigarettes/FMCG industry, specializing in financial compliance, internal & external audits, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance
. Proven ability to interpret and implement management guidelines
, ensure regulatory adherence, and strengthen internal control frameworks. Trusted business advisor to senior management, providing strategic compliance support, risk mitigation insights, and cross-functional guidance to enable ethical, compliant, and sustainable business operations.

• Financial compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
• Internal and statutory audit coordination and closure
• Enterprise risk management (ERM) and control assessment
• Development and implementation of management guidelines & SOPs
• Corporate governance and compliance assurance
• Advisory support to business units and senior leadership
• Stakeholder coordination with auditors, regulators, and internal teams

• Financial Compliance & Control Oversight:
  • Ensure full compliance with applicable financial laws, regulations, taxation requirements, and industry-specific statutory obligations related to the cigarettes/tobacco sector.
  • Review and monitor financial transactions, accounting practices, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory adherence.
  • Coordinate with Finance, Tax, and Accounts teams to ensure timely statutory filings, payments, and disclosures.
  • Identify financial control gaps and recommend process improvements to strengthen governance and prevent fraud or non-compliance.
• Internal & External Audit Management:
  • Plan, coordinate, and support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Act as the primary liaison between auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely closure of audit observations, implementation of corrective actions, and follow-up monitoring.
  • Develop audit dashboards and reports for senior management and audit committees.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):
  • Identify, assess, and document financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks across the organization.
  • Maintain and periodically update the risk register in line with management and board expectations.
  • Facilitate risk assessments and control self-assessments (RCSA) with business units.
  • Recommend and monitor risk mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and ensure business continuity.
• Management Guidelines, Policies & SOPs:
  • Develop, review, and update management guidelines, compliance policies, codes of conduct, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure policies align with local laws, industry regulations, and corporate governance best practices.
  • Communicate policies across the organization and provide interpretation and implementation support to business teams.
  • Monitor policy compliance and initiate corrective measures where deviations occur.
• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:
  • Track and interpret tobacco-specific regulations, including excise laws, health warnings, packaging, labeling, advertising, and distribution controls.
  • Ensure adherence to anti-illicit trade, licensing, and reporting requirements.
  • Support regulatory submissions, inspections, and correspondence with government authorities and regulators.
  • Proactively assess regulatory changes and advise management on business impact and compliance readiness.
• Corporate Governance & Ethics:
  • Support the implementation of corporate governance frameworks, board directives, and ethical standards.
  • Monitor compliance with codes of conduct, conflict of interest declarations, and whistle blower mechanisms.
  • Investigate compliance breaches and recommend disciplinary or corrective actions where required.
  • Prepare governance and compliance reports for management, board, and audit committees.
• Business Advisory & Strategic Support:
  • Act as a trusted business advisor, providing compliance-based insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
  • Review new business initiatives, contracts, and projects from a risk and compliance perspective.
  • Support business teams in navigating regulatory complexities while enabling commercial…