Josephine Joram
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Accomplished legal and regulatory manager with over 7 years of experience in the legal sector. Skilled in navigating regulatory bodies, including BOT, TCRA, BRELA, OSHA and TRA, to ensure compliance. Proficient in human resources management and knowledgeable in employment law. Experienced in leading initiatives to enhance company profitability and promote growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant to Human Resources Director
AzamPay Tanzania Limited
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: AzamPay is specialized in the development of end-to-end online payment management solutions for companies operating in East Africa having over 180 employees.
- Developed training materials for new staff to ensure comprehensive onboarding and consistent performance standards.
- Process payroll for over 180 employees.
- Conduct all disciplinary hearings as Human Resources personnel.
- Provide periodic trainings to the staff on various Issues
- Conduct the entire process of awarding all best employees in each month.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Improved organizational culture by planning and executing engaging team-building events.
- Upheld the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
- Worked to ensure employee safety and satisfaction.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Legal and Regulatory Manager
AzamPay Tanzania Limited
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: AzamPay is specialized in the development of end-to-end online payment management solutions for companies operating in East Africa having over 180 employees.
- Preparing and reviewing company’s agreements/contracts.
- Defend the company against cases and bring cases against others on behalf of the company.
- Contributed significantly to the organization''s reputation for regulatory excellence by maintaining a strong track record of compliance and successful audits.
- Advise on business decisions and manage risks to help protect the company from potential lawsuits.
- Preparing the company’s monthly financial report to be filed at the Bank of Tanzania (BOT).
- Dealing with all regulatory bodies in Tanzania such as BOT, TCRA, TRA, OSHA, UCSAF and BRELA.
- Coordinate with the company’s external lawyers.
- Advice and guide the company in complying with the laws and Regulations.
- Simplified complex regulations into actionable tasks, enabling greater efficiency in achieving compliance goals.
- Maintained the integrity and confidentiality of all cases.
- Offered innovative solutions to achieve the goals of clients.
- Negotiated favorable terms on consent agreements, minimizing company liability while maintaining good standing with regulators.
- As a legal and regulatory manager, I managed two legal interns, who I provided leadership and legal skills under my supervision.
Regulatory Manager
Airtel Tanzania PLC
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented regulatory compliance strategies to mitigate risks.
- Led cross-functional teams in audits and inspections to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Monitored changes in regulations, advising stakeholders on compliance updates and implications.
- Streamlined processes for documentation management, enhancing efficiency and accuracy of submissions.
- Collaborated with external agencies to facilitate timely approvals of product registrations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for senior management on regulatory trends and organizational impact.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
- Provided expert guidance for navigating complex regulations, leading to successful product approvals.
- Leveraged strong relationships with regulatory agencies for expedited approvals during critical timelines.
- Actively participated in industry associations, staying current on emerging trends and changes in the regulatory landscape.
- Managed a successful audit, addressing all findings and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to maintain ongoing compliance as new regulations were introduced or updated, ensuring continuous adaptability.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the department by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing best practices.
- Championed a culture of compliance by regularly communicating expectations and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinated responses to inquiries from regulators or other external parties, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of regulatory requirements throughout product development.
Legal Officer
GRK Advocates
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: GRK Advocates is a law firm that specialises in corporate law and litigation
- Legal drafting, filling and registration of legal document, service of legal documents.
- Answered email and phone inquiries about issues of law.
- Organize and maintained status sheets.
- Assisted in the completion of various regulatory filing
- Industry/Sector Law Firm
- Brief description of organisation
Education
Advanced Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam12.2018
Bachelor - Laws
Mzumbe University
Morogoro,Tanzania12.2015
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
St. Joseph’s Girls
Kampala,Uganda 02.2010 - 11.2011
Ordinary Education - Secondary Education
Bethany High School- Naalya
Kampala,Uganda 02.2006 - 11.2009
Skills
- Regulatory research
- Regulatory submissions
- Regulatory policies
- Document management
- Regulatory agency applications
- Audits
- Regulation compliance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Regulatory strategy development
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
References
- Getrude Japhet, Mduda Mpangile, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director, getrudempangile@gmail.com, +255784670582, Total Energies
- Amiri, Mziray, Head of ICT, amiri.mziray@imbank.co.tz, +255757070005, I&M Bank Tanzania Limited.
Timeline
Regulatory Manager
Airtel Tanzania PLC
01.2023 - Current
Assistant to Human Resources Director
AzamPay Tanzania Limited
05.2019 - 12.2022
Legal and Regulatory Manager
AzamPay Tanzania Limited
05.2018 - 12.2022
Legal Officer
GRK Advocates
07.2015 - 04.2018
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
St. Joseph’s Girls
02.2010 - 11.2011
Ordinary Education - Secondary Education
Bethany High School- Naalya
02.2006 - 11.2009
Advanced Diploma - Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor - Laws
Mzumbe University
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