Financial compliance officer

Financial compliance officer

Financial compliance officers make sure the finances of banks and other financial organisations comply with laws and regulations.

Also known as

Audit officer, Inland Revenue investigation team leader, internal audit manager, audit and debt officer, compliance auditor, investigation and collections officer, compliance evaluator

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Check businesses follow financial rules
  • Make sure financial compliance laws are followed
  • Review financial records for mistakes or risks
  • Investigate reports of rule-breaking
  • Teach staff about financial rules and laws
  • Update company policies to meet new laws
  • Report findings to managers and authorities
  • Research changes in financial regulations
  • Give advice about following rules
  • Prepare reports on compliance checks

Salary information

$55K-$178K
LowerMost commonUpper
$55K$72K-$133K$178K

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