Senior Manager

**NEXTAN TECH SG **is a rapidly expanding global technology company with core business operations in Singapore and Guinea, supported by teams in China, Malaysia, and Australia. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager of Compliance and Governance to ensure that our operations adhere to the legal and regulatory requirements in both Singapore and Guinea.

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure full compliance with Singapore’s laws, regulations, and guidelines, particularly in areas such as corporate governance, finance, and human resources. Manage the same processes within Guinea, ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
- **Policy Development & Implementation**: Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide compliance and governance policies, ensuring they align with both Singapore and Guinea's regulatory frameworks.
- **Risk Management**: Identify, assess, and monitor potential regulatory and governance risks across the company’s global operations. Work proactively to mitigate risks and implement corrective actions where needed.
- **Audit & Reporting**: Lead internal audits to ensure adherence to compliance policies, providing regular, detailed reports to the Deputy CEO, CEO, and other senior management. Communicate findings and make actionable recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and governance improvements.
- **Collaboration with Legal Department**: Work closely with the Head of Legal to address any legal issues, including compliance with international laws, contracts, and corporate governance standards. Ensure compliance efforts are aligned with legal strategies.
- **Liaise with Financial and HR Teams**: Collaborate with the Financial Controller and HR Business Partner to ensure compliance across finance and human resources processes, including tax filings, payroll compliance, and employment law adherence.
- **Training & Awareness**: Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees, ensuring that all staff understand and adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- **Cross-Jurisdictional Expertise**: Maintain a strong understanding of both Singapore and Guinea’s regulatory environments, with the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in both jurisdictions.
- **Travel to Guinea**: Travel as needed to Guinea to ensure local compliance efforts are effectively managed and aligned with corporate policies.
- **Governance Reporting**: Provide regular governance updates and reports to the Deputy CEO and CEO, highlighting any areas of concern and recommending appropriate actions to maintain high standards of corporate governance.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field. Advanced qualifications in compliance or corporate governance are a plus.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in compliance and governance, with a strong focus on Singapore regulations and international jurisdictions.
- Broad understanding of finance and human resource processes, with experience working closely with finance and HR teams.
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Singapore; familiarity with Guinea’s legal and regulatory environment is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes and implement effective compliance strategies.
- Excellent reporting skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across departments and influence key stakeholders.
- Experience working with or in collaboration with legal departments.
- Ability to travel frequently to Guinea and work across different time zones as needed.

**Preferred**:

- Familiarity with the regulatory environment in Guinea and other emerging markets.
- Experience working in a technology company or similar fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - CCEP) or corporate governance (e.g., Chartered Governance Professional - CGP).

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a growing tech company with a global presence and an ambitious vision.
- Work in a key leadership role that directly impacts the company's compliance and governance strategies.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for international exposure.
- Collaborate with a dynamic and cross-functional leadership team.

**How to Apply**:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.