Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the company's operations comply with applicable Philippine laws, government regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. The role oversees regulatory compliance involving imported wines, spirits, premium food products, food safety, product registration, permits, licensing, labeling requirements, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with Philippine laws, regulations, and company policies affecting the importation, distribution, and sale of wines, spirits, and food products.

• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements from government agencies such as:

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Bureau of Customs (BOC)

• Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

• Department of Agriculture (when applicable)

• Local Government Units (LGUs)

• Manage product registration, permits, licenses, renewals, and regulatory submissions.

• Ensure imported products comply with Philippine food labeling, packaging, nutritional information, and product standards.

• Monitor excise tax compliance, documentation, and regulatory requirements applicable to alcoholic beverages.

• Review importation documents and coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and identify potential regulatory risks.

• Develop, implement, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Investigate compliance issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory agencies.

• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory visits.

• Keep management informed of new laws, regulations, and industry developments affecting the business.

• Maintain organized records of permits, licenses, registrations, and regulatory documentation.

• Assist in developing risk management initiatives and compliance improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, Food Technology, Customs Administration, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• At least 3 of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within the wine, spirits, food importation, food manufacturing, FMCG, or food distribution industry.
• Experience handling FDA product registration, food labeling compliance, import documentation, and government permits.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements governing food and alcoholic beverages.
• Familiarity with customs procedures, importation regulations, and excise tax requirements is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating with Philippine government regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of ISO standards or food safety regulations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willing to work onsite in our head office in Ermita, Manila