Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority: Standards and Compliance Auditor (GMG/SEG 2) - Regulations Policy Monitoring and Enforcement Unit, salary range $4,266,270 – $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under general direction of the Manager, Compliance Audit and Security, the role reviews data and documents related to the movement of goods to/from SEZs are compliant with the rules and procedures related to the SEZ and Customs Act, other domestic and international laws and regulations are upheld in all shipping activities.
The incumbent also ensures that SEZ Developers, Operators and Occupants are compliant with JSEZA regulations, general security standard operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
To evaluate the processes and effectiveness of the Units internal/external activities, the professional and business ethics and accountability within the scope and direction of the CAS Unit is co-ordinated with the direction of the organization to which the incumbent is assigned:
Prepares compliance audit and monitoring schedules for SEZs across the country;
Assists with the auditing and inspection (planned and ad-hoc) across all SEZs, ensuring that effective reports, actions, and activities are produced, communicated, and recorded;
Logs, investigates, reports and determines incidents and outcomes of complaints, breaches/violation of policy and regulations and support the Director Corporate Compliance in taking the appropriate measures in terms of information conveyance, redress, remedy, and other actions according to organizational rules;
Evaluates and analyzes data and/or conducts interviews to identify potential compliance gaps, issues or violations;
Prepares and submits reports, making recommendations for corrective action or revocation of licenses;
Monitors, tracks and reports on the security control efforts and procedures for the movement of vehicles, cargo, personnel, and visitors entering and exiting the SEZs;
Monitors compliance of SEZ firms with the regulatory requirements of the Authority; identifies any potential or actual breaches against the SEZ Act and Regulations and advise of appropriate action;
Escalates all matters related to SEZ non-compliance with all laws and regulations, health and safety, emergency management matters;
Assists in the management and enforcement of a body of relevant sanctions and penalties for defined infringements of the Regulations, Code and/or our relevant rules;
Keeps abreast of changes in laws and the regulatory environment, investigates the details and seeks to inform the Director, Corporate Compliance on the impact it will have on SEZ Developers, Operators or Occupants;
Prepares accurate and timely reports detailing the effects that changes to the regulatory environment may impact SEZ Zone Developers, Operators and Occupants to enable advocacy and proactive engagement of MDAs;
Reviews data to assist Jamaica Customs and ensures that SEZ shipments through the SEZs are processed in compliance with Customs regulation; related to duties, product compliance and compulsory goods inspection;
Assists with the creation and updating of standard operating procedures for security and traffic protocols, health and safety, emergency response plans in SEZs, ensure the changes are communicated to SEZ Developers, Operators and Occupants for seamless understanding and co-operation;
Conducts research and reports on SEZ compliance conditions, issues or best practices in other jurisdictions;
Provides reports on a regular basis to the Director, Corporate Compliance on the operation and progress of compliance efforts;
Generates monthly reporting documents relating to physical security project spend versus budget;
Assists with the preparation of the Units Budget, Operational and Work Plans;
Ensures monthly minuted meetings with SEZ clients, Jamaica Customs and police personnel and ensure that Minutes are submitted to the Director, Corporate Compliance,
Ensures awareness of the FAA Act and GOJ Procurement Policies;
Performs any other related duties as requested by the Director Corporate Compliance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Ability to work and communicate with all levels;
High level of professionalism, courtesy, discipline and forthrightness;
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
Training in facilitation group business operations;
High level of adaptability and transparency;
Experience in handling or administering change management;
Ability to think quickly on the spot;
Business process improvement ability coupled with hands-on implementation experience;
Demonstrated skill in interpreting and applying policy and regulations;
Knowledge of SEZ Act and Regulations;
Change leadership
Strategic thinking
Team leadership
Professionalism
Innovative thinking/creativity;
Business acumen/ no-nonsense attitude;
Accountability and stewardship;
Customer centricity;
Emotional intelligence;
Results/goal;
Oriented/flexibility;
Teamwork/discipline;
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Undergraduate Degree in Law Enforcement, Security Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Knowledge of Customs procedures and experience working in a Customs related environment, international logistics service provider, or other reputed international development organizations will be a plus;
Five (5) years progressive experience in quality management;
Certification or experience in operations involving international security defence systems;
Certification and/or experience in administration/operations evaluation & assessment and or internal audits.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
Concentrative and time-consuming working conditions with numerous critical deadlines.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 8th August, 2024 to:
Director, Human Resource Development and Management Special Economic Zone Authority 13 Waterloo Road
Kingston 10
Email: hrunit@jseza.com
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.