Compliance Officer at Gecenyi Group

Gecenyi Group is a group of registered companies with subsidiaries as Gecenyi Mines, Gecenyi Constructions and Real Estate and Gecenyi Agric in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Group Manager

Job Summary

Compliance officers have a duty to their employer to work with management and staff to identify and manageregulatory risk. Their objective is to ensure that an organization has internal controls that adequately measure and manage the risks it faces.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents
Educating and training employees
Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program
Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed
Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals
Draft and revise company policies
Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk

Requirements

B.Sc / BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
Proven experience as a Compliance Officer (3-5 years)
Experience in risk management
Business acumen
Teamwork skills
Attention to detail
Professional certification is an advantage.
Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML)
Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
Excellent communication skills
Integrity and professional ethics