BDO Australia
Regulatory Officer
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.
Legal
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.
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Why BDO Australia
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors.
At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST.
This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done.
About the role
About the Role The Regulatory Officer will support the Senior Manager focusing on regulatory compliance to drive initiatives which ensure the firms ongoing compliance with professional standards, applicable laws and regulations as they relate to professional services delivered by the firm. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a budding professional (law, business, accounting) to develop a technical skillset in regulatory compliance, policy and reporting and grow within our organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Regulatory Compliance are within the Quality Management Team
- Maintain registers of professional standards and applicable laws and regulations the firm is required to comply with in the delivery of professional services
- Maintain oversight over the National Complaints Framework, including regulated notification timeframes
- Ensure ASIC Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Data Reporting is actioned
- Support the ongoing maturity of our Modern Slavery Framework, including by undertaking regular due diligence on our supplier
- Take part in the creation of BDO’s annual Modern Slavery Statement
- Complete supplier questionnaires which concern compliance, policy and modern slavery as part of client onboarding processes
Skills and experience:
- at least 0-2 years of experience in the compliance, policy, reporting or legal space(s).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Reasonable ability to comprehend and interpret legislation and regulation.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous employment within a Professional Services, Banking or Financial institutions or related industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business, accounting or similar highly considered
- An understanding of legislation and regulations in the industry of your previous employment
- Reasonable ability to comprehend and interpret legislation and regulation
What you'll be responsible for
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Legal Research
Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.
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Legal Operations
Review laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization’s policies, standards, and procedures.
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Legal Advisory and Risk Management
Advise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.
Skills you'll need
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Negotiation
Persuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensus
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
