Audit Compliance Officer cleaning careers guide and job profile

Audit compliance officers have a very important job, it is their job to ensure that the company is legal and complying with any policies that have been implemented, whether this be by the government or an internal policy.

If anything were to be out of place then it could end up costing the company/individual lots of money and in some cases jail time, so this is a very important role.

Useful skills to put in your CV:

ach role as a different skill set that is required to the job, below is a list of skills that you will need as an audit compliance officer.

Problem-solving: Being able to recognise and identify a problem either before it occurs or being able to implement the best solutions afterwards.

Analytical: Be able to identify a problem and investigate it further, focusing on the relevant facts and then find the best solution.

Leadership: The ability to be able to aid and guide your team so you can achieve set goal

Communication: Is the ability to convey or share feelings/ideas effectively without any misinterpretation, misunderstandings, or misleading people.

Attention to detail: You will need to be able to focus on all areas of the task or project.

Independent working: The ability to work by yourself and achieve the goals you have set out.

Decision-making: Be able to understand what is best in a particular situation and make informed and rational decisions off of the information you have been given

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Qualifications and training

What are the steps for becoming an audit compliance officer, unfortunately there are not specific course that incorporate auditing or compliance but there are other options we can still explore that will still be relevant. Most companies are looking for someone who has gained an undergraduate degree, usually achieving a 2:1 as a minimum, the relevant subjects would be law, business, economics, or accountancy. The logic behind this is because as an audit compliance officer these are the departments that will heavily be involved in the work that you do, so if you understand the department your job will be a lot easier.

There are outside qualifications that you can earn, although though are not necessary or compulsory it is a good opportunity to take as it will set you apart from other people. The International Compliance Association, or the ICA as they are often referred to offer qualifications and certifications in relation to compliance. If you are fortunate to already be in employment and you have decided to pursue this line of work depending on the company, you work for it is possible that they may invest in you and pay for these courses as part of your development plan if it is beneficial to the company, so it is always worth looking into this first. ICA’s most popular courses are:

Diploma in Governance, Risk, and compliance: This certification is the equivalent of a level 6 qualification and takes 9 months to complete and can be completed online or face-to-face whichever fits your needs. There are three different modules, the first module is about the need for regulations and their history. Module two understanding behavioural compliance, how you can use corporate governance to benefit a business and finally module three where you would focus on risk management, compliance functions and the role of a compliance professional.

Certificate in Compliance: This certification will give you an introduction and an understanding on regulations and how they work in practice.

The ICA have their own website where there is more information available to you, further information can be found on what these courses entail and the entry requirements for each course. They also offer free advice regarding their courses where you can sit in on some sessions with the tutor of that course and you can ask your questions and find the right course for you.

https://www.int-comp.org

Who can help?

Many professional bodies also offer a range of training opportunities, including activities that count towards continuing professional development (CPD). Find out more below:

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

BICSc is the largest independent, professional, and educational body within the cleaning industry providing training and education, setting standards and procedures for cleaning. BICSc membership now stands at over 55,000 individual and corporate members in the UK and Internationally.

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is the body for workplace and facilities professionals. IWFM empower and enable workplace and facilities professionals to expand their potential and have rewarding, impactful careers. The IWFM was established in 2018. It builds on the proud heritage of 25 years of the British Institute of Facilities Management.

It is unlikely that you will be able to gain work experience as an audit compliance officer but in this role, you have the chance to work across various industries. Once you have decided on an industry you can gain work experience in that field this way when you become the audit compliance officer you will know exactly what to expect, it will give you the chance to work on your transferrable skills.

The list below is some of the industries you can explore:

• Banking
• Technology
• Environmental
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Retail

Work experience can take place in different forms, you may be able to get a summer job or find a work placement that suits your needs. It may be possible to find a gap year opportunity or shadow somebody when they are at work, for information and help have take a look at this website.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships

In all parts of the industry you can expect to:

• Carry out risk assessments.
• Keep up to date with law and regulations.
• Review the compliance of website and marketing materials.
• Advise and educate employees on the law and regulations.
• Investigate areas of concern.

• Reporting any non-compliant behaviour
• Writing and delivering reports.
• Conduct internal compliance audits.
• Keep up to date with company policies.

If you are serious about pursuing a career within this role compliance is a growing sector so there is a better chance of finding a job. Below is a list of job vacancy search engines, some websites are specific to finding a job in compliance:

• The Actuary Jobs
• Careers In Audit
• Indeed
• Reed
• Totaljobs
• Glassdoor

With compliance sector growing there are new opportunities that are becoming available and chances to develop within your company, within two to four years you could make it as a senior officer. With more experience you may even become the new audit compliance manager.

You can also take a look at our database of local opportunities to see if there are any relevant jobs, work placements, or careers events and workshops to help you get started.

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