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DATEV eG

Tax and accounting software provider

Junior Compliance Officer

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 13
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a Rechtsanwalt (attorney) or Volljurist (fully qualified lawyer).
  • Have specialized knowledge of whistleblower protection law, criminal law, and administrative offense law.
  • Have practical experience working with IdW PS 980 or ISO 37301 and creating compliance guidelines and processes.
  • Have strong integrity, resilience, and the ability to work independently and in a structured manner.
  • Have strong analytical and conceptual abilities.
  • Be oriented toward teamwork and comfortable working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Chief Compliance Officer on compliance matters and handle complex legal compliance questions, developing independent subject-matter solutions and involving the Chief Compliance Officer in broader matters.
  • Develop DATEV's compliance management system, which has been audited under IdW PS 980.
  • Draft, design, assess, and communicate internal rules and policies, contributing subject-matter approaches to their creation and development.
  • Advise managers and employees independently and support implementation and compliance with applicable requirements and standards.
  • Identify and analyze compliance risks, conduct an initial subject-matter assessment, document findings, and report to the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Regularly train and educate employees and managers, inform them about legal developments and changes to compliance policies, and develop the virtual training program.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional experience in compliance gained in a law firm, company, or public authority.
  • Additional compliance qualifications, such as a Master of Laws (LL.M.) specializing in compliance.
  • Strong persuasive ability and communication skills, including presentation skills.

About the Company

DATEV eG

Tax and accounting software provider

DATEV eG provides information services and software for auditors, tax consultants, and their offices. It offers a modular mix of software, services, and knowledge designed to fit different office sizes and specializations, with a centralized DATEV computer center that acts as a data turntable to share tasks and data among members and their clients. The company’s software helps handle daily work, reduces routine tasks, and keeps figures up to date, enabling collaboration between auditors and tax consultants and their offices. Unlike many competitors, DATEV combines a large cooperative structure with tailored, modular solutions, extensive international presence, and a focus on coordinating workflows and data exchange to create synergy in accounting processes. Its goal is to support its members at home and abroad by expanding across Europe and providing integrated software, services, and knowledge that streamline tasks for accountants and their clients.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Koblenz, Germany
Founded
1966

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