FICA Compliance Officer

Bluespec Holdings

2026/06/11   Gauteng - Kemptonpark

Job Ref #: BSH-336
Industry: Motor Industry
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Auction Nation is looking for a FICA Compliance Officer to join our team in Kempton Park. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with FICA and related regulatory requirements, managing customer due diligence processes, maintaining compliance records, and supporting the organizations overall compliance framework.
Job 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 escalate 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.
Job Requirements

Minimum 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.

Key Competencies:

  • 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.