Compliance Lead at Vantegral Consulting

Job Summary

This position supports the management committee and the entire organisation to achieve compliance to laws, regulations, and Business standards, and in achieving appropriate management of risks. S/He will execute the Compliance Programme and report on the execution of the programme to Head, Internal Audit and Compliance. This position, with the support of business leaders, is also responsible for executing programmes to mitigate identified business risks

Organisational relationships:

• Reports to Head, Internal Audit and Compliance
• Direct reports to Compliance officer – laws/regulations, Compliance officer – business processes
• Internal Relationships - Management Committee, Group Head Internal Audit and Audit Committee of the Board
• External Relationships - NCDMB, NNPC, DPR

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Programme and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Initiate and support periodic reviews and updates of Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the Compliance Programme.
• Collaborate with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
• Support the development and oversee a system for uniform handling of such violations.
• Act as an independent reviewing and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Audit Committee of the Board and the management committee informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Institute and maintain an effective compliance communication programme for the organization, including promoting:
• Reporting suspected breaches of ethical conduct
• Heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and
• Understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Liaise with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training programme, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Monitor the performance of the Compliance Programme and related activities on a continual basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
•  Recognized professional in Risk Management and Compliance with CRMP, CCP, CERMP or CGRCP certification.
• Relevant management qualification or training.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Enterprise Risk Management field in similar organisations.