Overview

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

Job Position: Compliance Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • As a Compliance officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that our Organization operates in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.
  • Your expertise in knowledge of regulations, communication abilities, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements will bring the company to achieving it’s goal and objectives.

Job Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

  1. Stay up-to-date with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  2. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s business operations.

Policy Development:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure policies are clear, effective, and communicated to employees.

Risk Assessment:

  • Identify potential compliance risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
  • Conduct risk assessments and propose strategies to mitigate risks.

Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Regularly monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.

Training and Education:

  • Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance policies and procedures.
  • Raise awareness about compliance best practices across the organization.

Internal Investigations:

  • Conduct internal investigations as necessary to address compliance violations or suspicions.
  • Maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes.

Audits and Reviews:

  • Coordinate internal and external audits related to compliance matters.
  • Ensure that audit findings are appropriately addressed and resolved.

Communication:

  • Act as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
  • Foster open communication channels to address compliance concerns.

Advisory Role:

  • Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management on compliance matters.
  • Advise on potential impacts of business decisions on compliance obligations.

Data Protection and Privacy:

  • Oversee data protection and privacy compliance efforts, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Whistleblower Program:

  • Manage and maintain a system for employees to report compliance concerns confidentially.

Job Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field
  2. Proven experience in a compliance, regulatory, or legal role.
  3. Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations.
  6. Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Application Deadline
30th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@elvaridah.com using “Compliance Officer” as the subject of the email.