FICA Compliance Officer

Blue Spec Holdings; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Auction Nation in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a detail-oriented FICA Compliance Officer to strengthen our regulatory framework and safeguard customer onboarding, due diligence, and record-keeping processes.

You will monitor transactions, manage CDD/KYC, maintain accurate records, report to regulators, and guide staff on FICA requirements while staying abreast of changes in the financial services landscape.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Compliance Management, Law, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in compliance, risk, audit, legal, or regulatory environment.
• Sound knowledge of FICA, AML, KYC, and customer due diligence requirements.
• Experience implementing and monitoring compliance processes and controls.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting obligations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FICA and related AML regulations.
• Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Verify and maintain customer identification and verification records.
• Monitor transactions and identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Investigate compliance-related matters and escalate where necessary.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, and documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on FICA and compliance requirements.
• Assist with internal and external compliance audits.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

AML/KYC

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Compliance Management (Law / Risk / Finance)

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

FICA Compliance Officer (Gauteng - Kemptonpark)

2026/06/11

Reference Number

BSH-336

Description

Auction Nation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive FICA Compliance Officer to oversee and strengthen the organization's compliance framework in line with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and related regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that customer onboarding, due diligence processes, record-keeping, and reporting obligations are effectively managed and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FICA and related anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
• Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Verify and maintain customer identification and verification records.
• Monitor transactions and identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Investigate compliance-related matters and escape findings where necessary.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on FICA and compliance requirements.
• Assist with internal and external compliance audits.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory developments affecting the business.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Compliance Management, Law, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 year's experience in a compliance, risk, audit, legal, or regulatory environment.
• Sound knowledge of FICA, AML, KYC, and customer due diligence requirements.
• Experience implementing and monitoring compliance processes and controls.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting obligations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply regulatory requirements in a practical business environment.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Advantageous:

• Experience within a regulated environment such as financial services, asset finance, auctions, property, insurance, banking, or related industries.
• Compliance or AML-related certifications.