• Application Deadline:
• Position: Compliance Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Purpose

• To ensure the development and implementation of risk policies and procedures in the organization.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Risk Assessment & Monitoring:

• Collaborate with relevant teams to identify, assess, and quantify operational and compliance risks.


• Maintain and regularly update the organization’s risk register on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Track the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and validate outcomes.


• Recommend improvements to internal processes to enhance control effectiveness.


• Assist in the investigation of fraud, inefficiencies, and other anomalies, providing actionable recommendations.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Participate in the design and implementation of internal control processes to mitigate identified risks.


• Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulatory obligations, and risk standards.


• Conduct internal reviews to ensure adherence to risk management protocols.


• Identify and report emerging risks and control gaps with recommended mitigation strategies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of risk register updates.


• Effectiveness of implemented risk controls.


• Number and quality of process improvement recommendations.


• Compliance level with regulatory and internal risk policies.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact

Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Food Concepts Management.


• Heads of Departments.


• Employees.

External Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Service Providers / Vendors.

Purpose of Contact:

• Exchange or provide information.


• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information.


• Present, discuss information and problems.


• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas.

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• A good First Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or any other related areas.

Professional Requirements:

• Membership of the ICAN, ACCA or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in an administrative capacity in a similar industry / environment.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of legislations, its changes and developments as they affect the Food Industry.


• Knowledge of Fundamentals of Accounting.


• Knowledge of Risk & Compliance standards or processes.


• Knowledge of legal standards and in-house policies.


• Knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.


• Knowledge of the QSR / Food Industry practices Good interpersonal, communications and flexibility.

Decision Expectations:

• Recommend business improvement opportunities.


• Identify potential risks, proffers risk mitigations and monitors the progress of risk mitigation activities.


• Assist in risk minimization.

Working Conditions:

• The Jobholder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although there may involve weekend or evening work.


• This role is largely office-based, although at times the individual may require travel to meetings held off-site, as the company has more than one office.


• The role requires precision and attention to detail, as it involves managing risks.