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KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. KPMG employs 162,000 people[2] and has three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Its tax and advisory services are further divided into variou...
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Job Description
Reporting to the MD/CEO and the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the execution of FMDQ’s legal, compliance and company secretarial functions and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic
Provide counsel and guidance to Management and the Board of Directors on legal matters
Act as the Chief Compliance Officer for the securities exchange
Assess, set up and implement legal and compliance processes for FMDQ
Develop the company’s compliance register and drive the automation of compliance monitoring
Act as the company secretary to the Board of Directors and provide guidance on governance matters
Operational
Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance activities
Identify compliance issues and conduct or direct the internal investigation of the compliance issues
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to the MD/CEO
Disseminate and update written policies and procedures related to compliance activities within FMDQ
File appropriate compliance reports with appropriate regulatory agencies
Ensure zero compromise of compliance procedures
Facilitate smooth execution of all the company’s secretarial responsibilities e.g.
Preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings
Serve as secretary to Executive Management meetings
Filing of annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Ensure appropriate documentation and safekeeping of all relevant legal documents
Act as custodian of the company seal and vet all documents held under seal
Prepare agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the MD/CEO
Identify all activities within FMDQ that may lead to litigation and advise as appropriate
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the MD/CEO or Board of Directors
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in law
Must be a barrister at law with at least twelve (12) years’ post-call experience in international capital market
Experience in compliance and international securities markets certifications will be an added advantage
Competency and Skills Requirement
Good knowledge and appreciation of securities laws, capital market regulation and compliance requirements
A deep understanding of SEC Rules, Investment and Securities Act (ISA) and international capital market regulation will be key
Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal framework (corporate and commercial law)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal and people management skills
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.
Each application must include:
A cover letter detailing the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information
Applicant’s updated curriculum vitae
Copies of relevant credentials and certificates
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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