Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring operational integrity within all retail stores and warehouses of the company. This responsibility encompasses upholding internal policies, regulatory mandates, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Compliance Officer is tasked with verifying Area Sales Manager (ASM) reports, conducting audits of field operations, addressing discrepancies, and providing assistance for special compliance or operational projects. Responsibilities include: Store & Warehouse Compliance Audits: Conducting regular audits at retail and warehouse locations to assess adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, hygiene standards, and inventory control practices. Verifying stock handling and storage conditions. Verification of ASM Monthly Audits: Reviewing and validating ASM audit reports, cross-checking inventory, documentation, and operational consistency, and identifying gaps or deviations in the reports. Reporting & Escalations: Compiling structured audit reports outlining findings and risks, suggesting appropriate actions such as warnings, fines, or retraining, and escalating unresolved or recurring non-compliance issues. Investigation & Issue Resolution: Investigating reported or observed discrepancies such as stock loss or staff misconduct, collaborating with relevant departments for issue resolution and follow-up, and ensuring accountability and corrective measures are implemented. Project Support & Cross-Functional Assistance: Assisting in compliance-related or cross-functional projects as assigned, contributing to process improvement initiatives, new store setup audits, or compliance system implementations, and coordinating with various departments to ensure project objectives align with compliance standards. Requirements for this role include strong auditing, analytical, and verification skills, the ability to travel extensively (minimum 20 days per month), excellent report writing capabilities with attention to detail, proficiency in MS Excel, audit tools, and documentation systems, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - 5 years of relevant experience - Certification in Internal Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management is a plus Benefits include PF, ESI, and Health Insurance.,