Head of Compliance at Onstream Group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leveraging external legal counsel as necessary, develop and implement:
• Policies and procedures designed to facilitate the company’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations (“Policy Framework”).
• A training programme including regular (e.g. annual) and new-starter training on the company’s policies, and ad hoc training on relevant legal and/or regulatory developments (“Training Programme”).
• A monitoring programme, designed to test management and staff compliance with the Policy Framework and provide written reports to the board  
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, organisational policies, internal and external risk management
• Lead country-wide Corporate Governance activities, providing coaching, mentoring and advice to management and staff
• Develop annual Compliance program – companywide and provide periodic report to the board of relevant developments and recommended changes to the Compliance Programme as needed
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business activities and identify amendments to the Compliance Programme as required, to facilitate compliance across the company.
• Monitor for compliance with approved Governance activities such as the Gifts and Entertainment policy.
• Delegations of Authority policy as approved by the Board of Directors.
• Receive and investigate whistle blower reports and report findings to Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Risk.
• Provide quarterly report for submission to the Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors on performance of compliance programs, key findings and status of implementation of recommendations and whistle-blower reports.
• Monitor for compliance with the UK Bribery Act, FCPA and Nigeria Anti-Corruption Legislations.
• Provide management and staff with guidance on the Compliance Programme, including relations to new business, products, initiatives and projects.
• In conjunction with management, establish and promote a culture of compliance and integrity, including through the Compliance Programme.
• Support the company in developing and maintaining a positive reputation through the Compliance Framework, including emphasising the importance of compliance with applicable laws and regulation and acting with integrity.
• Responsible for the daily supervision, performance and career development of compliance staff
• Lead the annual certification process, training programmes, "lunch and learns", creating cultural awareness and compliance through a variety of process and practices.

Job Requirements

• 12 years’ experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• University Degree
• Must possess effective relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence staff, business and finance leaders across the group to facilitate an effective internal control framework environment.
• Knowledge of Joint Ventures and effective management of internal control in a pro-active manner with all operators.
• Must be strong-willed and firm
• Working knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance practices and their successful implementation in multiple countries.
• Strong communication and writing skills.