Compliance Officer

Our client is an infrastructure company that offers construction, traffic solutions and procurement services to both public and private clients. Due to expansion they are in need of a COMPLIANCE OFFICER.

Location - Lagos

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and managing compliance program.

Coordinating with Federal and State regulators.

Planning, implementing and overseeing risk-related programs.

Creating and coordinating proper reporting channels for compliance issues.

Developing company compliance communications.

In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and making sure that company complies with the rules that govern it.

Adequate knowledge of the NGX and SEC compliance regulations for companies on the growth board.

Making sure all filings to the SEC are done as at when due.

Regulating the company’s policies to ensure transparency, equity and fairness to all.

Coordinating and scheduling required compliance training for employees.

Ensure that company has appropriate decision-making processes and controls in place so that the interests of all stakeholders (shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and the community) are balanced.

Must have in depth knowledge of the Money Laundering (prohibition) Act, 2011, Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011, SCUML, Financial Action Task Force Recommendation 2012 and Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Regulation. 2013.

Developing an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Compliance Program.

Coordinating the training of staff in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Preparation /Filing of Reports

Design and Implementation of compliance programs.

Introduce policies, procedures and controls to deter criminals from using company for money laundering.

Ensure the company complies with its legal obligation.

Making sure all statutory documents are up to date.

Any other task that may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from a reputable university in Accounting or Finance.

ICAN certification is an added advantage.

In depth knowledge of Corporate Governance, all aspect of relevant legislation and regulation of the NGX and SEC.

Must have experience working as a Compliance Officer for at least three years.

Must have experience of internal auditing.

Attention to detail.

Excellent analytical thinking skills.

Ability to interpret complex policies and regulatory documents.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

A keen eye for detail and good memory.