Compliance & Business Ethics Manager, North, West and Central Africa and Indian Ocean

We are looking for a Compliance & Business Ethics Manager to strengthen and oversee compliance activities across North, West and Central Africa and Indian Ocean (French speaking countries – 12 countries). Reporting to the Regional Compliance function, the role promotes integrity, prevents compliance risks, supports internal controls, and acts as a trusted partner to business and support functions in a dynamic multicultural environment.

This position offers significant regional exposure and the opportunity to work within a dynamic, multicultural, and matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Compliance & Business Ethics Program across assigned countries and coordinate local Compliance Ambassadors.
• Advise management and operational teams on compliance risks, mitigation actions, governance, and internal control improvements.
• Conduct risk-based compliance reviews, integrity assessments, control evaluations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct or coordinate investigations, document findings, support remediation, and promote appropriate use of reporting channels.
• Design and deliver compliance training while promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management presentations; monitor trends and collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Business Leadership.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Audit, Internal Control, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, Investigations, Governance, or related areas, including at least 5 years in Compliance & Business Ethics.
• Regional or multi-country experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Proven experience implementing compliance programs, conducting reviews, managing risks, supporting investigations, and operating in international or multi-country environments.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, internal controls, risk assessment, audit, investigation, remediation, and practical business-oriented advisory.
• Excellent communication, training, stakeholder management, analytical, organizational, and influencing skills, with high integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Fluent in English and French. Certifications such as CIA, CFE, CAMS, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.