Job Summary:
The Manager - Compliance will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Special Economic Zone (SEZ) rules Factory and Labour laws Vendor & Third-Party compliance Facility compliance and other statutory requirements applicable to the unit. The role involves coordinating with SEZ authorities government officials external audit teams and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance management.
Key Responsibilities:
SEZ Compliance
- Ensure adherence to SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006 for all operations within the SEZ.
- Manage SEZ online portal activities (Softex Forms Bond-cum-Legal Undertaking statutory filings).
- Handle documentation for material movements (inward outward subcontracting job work re-imports exports).
- Prepare and submit Monthly Quarterly and Annual SEZ reports.
- Liaise with SEZ office Customs and SEZ authorities for approvals permissions and audits.
Factories & Labour Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Factories Act 1948 Shops & Establishments Act and other applicable labour laws (PF ESI CLRA Gratuity Maternity Benefits etc.).
- Coordinate with the Labour Department & Factory Inspectorate for licenses inspections and statutory submissions.
- Maintain statutory registers and compliance records related to labour and factory operations.
- Monitor safety regulations working hours overtime and occupational health norms.
Vendor & Third-Party Compliance
- Ensure vendors and contractors comply with PF ESI GST SEZ norms and labour obligations.
- Manage compliance for third-party service providers (security housekeeping canteen contractors).
- Conduct periodic vendor audits and compliance checks.
Facility Compliance
- Ensure compliance with fire safety pollution control health & safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Track and renew facility-related licenses approvals and NOCs.
- Coordinate with facility management teams to ensure compliance readiness.
Liaison & Audit Support
- Liaise with government officials (SEZ Customs Labour Factory Fire Pollution Control Board).
- Support external & internal auditors statutory auditors and regulatory inspections.
- Handle compliance queries audits and investigations with accuracy and transparency.
General Compliance & Coordination
- Maintain and update all statutory registers stock registers and compliance records.
- Monitor validity and renewal of bank guarantees SEZ LOAs LUTs licenses and authorizations.
- Liaise with internal teams (Finance HR Logistics Operations) for smooth compliance execution.
- Stay updated with amendments circulars and notifications in SEZ Factory Labour and Facility laws ensuring implementation.
- Manage all facility-related insurance requirements ensuring timely renewals and sourcing of new insurance coverage in line with organizational needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce Law Business Administration or related field.
- 6 years of experience in SEZ Factory Labour Vendor & Facility compliance (preferably in a manufacturing/aerospace/engineering SEZ unit).
- Strong knowledge of SEZ Rules Factories Act Labour Laws GST exemptions Customs Act.
- Proficiency in MS Office and SEZ Online portal.
- Strong documentation analytical and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison abilities with authorities auditors vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple compliance areas under strict deadlines.
The Manager - Compliance will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Special Economic Zone (SEZ) rules, Factory and Labour laws, Vendor & Third-Party compliance, Facility compliance, and other statutory requirements applicable to the unit. The role involves coordinating with SEZ authorities, government officials, external audit teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance management.