Compliance & Regulatory Officer at Rite Foods Limited

Location: Ososa, Ogun state

Job Purpose

The Compliance & Regulatory Officer is to ensure the organization operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will be responsible for monitoring regulatory requirements, assessing compliance risks, and implementing controls to prevent violations. The role supports effective governance by promoting adherence to standards, minimizing regulatory exposure, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure organizational compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and assessments across business units.
• Identify compliance risks and control gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure timely regulatory filings, returns, and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and respond to compliance-related inquiries.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to departments on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and escalate non-compliance issues.
• Conduct compliance testing and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs, and documentation for audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and insights.
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ relevant internal control experience on similar role.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance frameworks
• Ability to identify and assess compliance risks
• Strong understanding of internal control principles
• Ability to analyze regulations and interpret their impact
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
• High level of accuracy in reviewing policies, reports, and regulatory requirements