Head of Compliance at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria – Our client is a development finance institution involved in providing short and medium-term loans, risk bearing services as well as trade and market information and export advisory services to the Nigerian export community.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Compliance

Reference Number: 130-PEO01181
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
The role holder will:

• Conduct and oversee internal reviews or audits periodically to ensure that approved procedures are followed.
• Conduct or direct internal investigations on of Compliance issues.
• Inform, educate and train employees on matters that are associated with regulations and industry practices.
• Review Bank’s activities to identify and assess Compliance risks.
• Develop effective plans to manage a crisis or Compliance violation.
• Work cooperatively with external auditors when needed.
• Co-ordinate, prepare and submit appropriate Compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
• Discuss emerging Compliance issues with Management and employees.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments to ensure Compliance Control and best practice standards.
• Ensure and verify that all regulatory policies and procedures are documented, communicated and duly implemented.
• Prepare and submit appropriate compliance reports to senior management, Board and regulatory agencies as required.
• Communicate awareness on laws, regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Monitor Compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Drive the development, implementation and review of Bank’s policies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and ensure continuous improvement.
• Undertake periodic reviews of reports and procedures to identify risks and breaches in implementation.
• Co-ordinate all units of the Bank to monitor/ ensure enforcement of policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Liaise with external auditors, supervisory, regulatory and statutory agencies when needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Compliance Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulation.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record-keeping.
• Strong business acumen patterned to legality.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
• An analytical mind with ability to relate complexities of procedures with demands of Regulation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online