Fourlis group, one of the leading Groups of companies in Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania in providing quality consumer goods, is currently looking to recruit:
Compliance & Internal Controls Manager
(ref.: FG_CICM)
Role Purpose:
The Compliance & Internal Controls Manager is responsible for ensuring the company’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, while developing and maintaining a robust internal control framework. The role supports corporate governance and transparency by identifying compliance risks, monitoring controls, and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
The Position:
Reporting to the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Director, you will be responsible and accountable for:
- Implementing the Group Corporate Governance framework
- Implementing the Annual Compliance Plan
- Reporting according to the company’s Compliance framework
- Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s compliance policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal requirements across all departments
- Supporting the internal policies and procedures administration and approval process
- Resolves issues / questions arising from colleagues / clients on GDPR
- Works closely with outside agencies (insurance companies, attorneys) as required to ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding GDPR
- Monitoring changes to local data protection laws and making recommendations to all divisions when appropriate
- Provide advice when an DPIA has been carried out and monitor its results
- Reviewing vendor contracts and ensuring filing requirements with local regulators are achieved
- Works closely with outside agencies (insurance companies, attorneys) as required to ensure compliance with all local and national laws regarding GDPR
- Design, document, and maintain effective internal control systems for key financial and operational processes
- Conduct regular control assessments and follow up on remediation plans where needed
- Support management in identifying and mitigating compliance and control risks
- Prepare compliance and internal control reports for senior management
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings
- Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance, ethics, and company policies
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations to strengthen compliance culture and control efficiency.
Qualifications & Competencies required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Audit, Business Administration, Finance, , Law, Risk Management or any other related field
- Degree or related professional certifications will be considered an asset
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Compliance, External / Internal Audit, Risk Management or any other field
- Experience in Public Interest companies
- Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in retail, fashion, or omnichannel commerce
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and headless commerce
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
Key Competencies:
- Integrity and professionalism
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strategic and critical thinking
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration & benefits package
- Extensive continuous training
- Career & development prospects in Fourlis group
