Overview

HR-WIT – Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Compliance Manager
Location: Mainland, Lagos

Role Summary

We are sourcing for a Compliance Manager to join our client’s team and ensure that their operations fully align with the PenCom guidelines and other regulatory requirements.

The Successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operations, processes, and reporting adhere to regulatory requirements as set by the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

The role ensures the company maintains strong internal controls, manages compliance risks effectively, and promotes a culture of compliance and ethical conduct within the pension industry framework.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Monitor and ensure compliance with the Pension Reform Act, PenCom guidelines, circulars, and other applicable laws/regulations.
  2. Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, frameworks, and procedures.
  3. Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and ensure effective compliance monitoring programs are in place.
  4. Review and monitor investment activities, contributions, benefit payments, and record-keeping for regulatory compliance.
  5. Prepare and submit compliance reports to PenCom and the Board of Directors within stipulated timelines.
  6. Liaise with regulators and external auditors on compliance and regulatory matters.
  7. Provide compliance advisory services to management and staff on regulatory updates and industry practices.
  8. Organise compliance training and awareness programs for employees.
  9. Investigate and resolve compliance issues, escalating breaches or potential violations promptly.
  10. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including registers of breaches, complaints, and regulatory correspondence.

Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  2. Professional certification, such as ICAN, ACCA, or a compliance-related certification, is an added advantage.
  3. Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or audit within the pension industry (PFA, PFC, or regulator).
  4. Sound knowledge of the Pension Reform Act 2014 and PenCom guidelines.
  5. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
  6. Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
  7. High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Competencies:

  1. Regulatory knowledge (pensions).
  2. Risk & compliance monitoring.
  3. Policy development & enforcement.
  4. Stakeholder engagement.
  5. Problem-solving & advisory skills.

Salary
N500,000 – N1,000,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@hrwitltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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