To perform in this role effectively, candidates should have significant experience in providing in-house legal & compliance, investigation support, an in-depth understanding of how successful in-house corporate compliance departments function, be skilled at delivering a variety of high-impact, cross-functional projects across cultures, known for working successfully across all levels of an organization, including senior leadership, experienced at driving organizational change, and be able to leverage both strategic and tactical thinking.
The Compliance Assistant Manager, Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing Vietnam LLC (BTMV) is responsible for leading the Compliance function in BTMV to drive a consistent approach to business ethics and compliance across our operations and a part of Legal function. The role will set up/build upon the governance framework to ensure an effective Compliance & Legal Program and infrastructure required to drive a compliance culture across BTMV. The position supports BTMV and Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC (BSTVN) (if required) in developing strategies for addressing the company’s global compliance risks, increasing the quality and accessibility of compliance services to Bridgestone’s businesses worldwide. The position, which is based in Hai Phong, reports to the Vice President (General Counsel) Legal & Compliance and supports BTMV and BSTVN.
• Develop, maintain and revise policies and procedures for the Compliance Program and run the day–to–day operation of the Program;
• Take action for activities related to factory audit for Labor, Social Insurance, Safety & Hygiene, Environment and Fire-fighting issues.
• Provide reports on a regular basis to keep senior management informed of the progress and operation of the Compliance Program;
• Advice for BOD and Department/ Division about legal/compliance problems related to business activities of BTMV.
• Develop and implement an effective Compliance Communication program for BTMV and BSTVN (if required), including promoting understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures;
• Develop and implement an effective Compliance program for the company, with a view to a robust compliance culture in the organization , focused on prevention, detection (reporting and whistleblowing mechanisms) and response (including investigation capability building) enabling business units and group companies to run their own compliance programs as supported by dedicated business counsels;
• Develop an effective Compliance training program and Seminar activities, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers. Must be able to leverage technology, develop and implement new methods of training to ensure Compliance messages are well delivered.
• Monitor regulatory activities and remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends;
• Update all new legal regulations and analyze its potential impacts on BTMV&039;s operation.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the Global Compliance portal where compliance/legal team members can share documents, best practices and information across borders.
• Coordinate the identification and tracking, in conjunction with the business, of potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop and implement corrective action plans for resolutions of problematic issues;
• Support Global Compliance/Legal Department in developing and managing projects and in communicating progress on key initiatives to all employees of BTMV and BSTVN (if required).
• In partnership with HR, Finance, Internal Audit and the business counsels ensure that reported concerns are promptly and thoroughly investigated with suitable corrective, remedial or disciplinary measures taken, where appropriate. Generally exercise oversight over investigations, monitor trends and implement a robust compliance investigation training program for BTMV and BSTVN;