Company Info
Mid sized business
1 to 50 Employees
County Finance Limited offers a loan opportunity to assist businesses and people in obtaining speedy financing for their needs, as well as investors in achieving higher profits.
County Finance Limited offers a loan opportunity to assist businesses and people in obtaining speedy financing for their needs, as well as investors in achieving higher profits.
Title: Audit and Compliance Officer
Location: Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Primary Goal
- To ensure compliance in the Company’s operations in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular internal audits to assess the company’s adherence to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and internal policies.
- Review financial records, transactions, and processes to identify discrepancies, errors, or non-compliance.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and assess the company’s compliance with applicable laws such as anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and data protection regulations.
- Collaborate with the Management to develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls and ensure compliance policies are clearly communicated to employees and consistently enforced throughout the organization.
- Monitor ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies through regular assessments, reviews, and monitoring activities.
- Prepare compliance reports and documentation for internal stakeholders, senior management, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Identify potential compliance risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s operations, systems, and processes.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the company’s exposure to regulatory and operational risks.
- Investigate allegations of non-compliance, fraud, or unethical behavior within the organization.
- Take appropriate corrective actions and recommend remedial measures to address compliance deficiencies and mitigate risks.
- Continuously assess and enhance the effectiveness of the company’s compliance program through feedback, data analysis, and benchmarking against industry standards
- Implement process improvements and initiatives to strengthen the company’s overall compliance posture and risk management framework.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, external auditors, and other stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
- Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and inspections, and ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests for information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is typically required.
- A minimum of one (1) year prior experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management roles within the financial service industry is essential.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any other relevant software
- Ability to stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the financial service industry.
- Ability to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance within the Company, thereby safeguarding the organization’s reputation, financial stability, and legal standing.
Salary
- N120,000 – N170,000 monthly.
Deadline: 1st May, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.