Savannah Energy – Senior Compliance Officer

Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Type: Full Time

Job Grade: E – Experienced Professional

Job Purpose / Objectives: To provide independent review, assessment, and effectively manage a robust internal control framework across the company. Principal resource responsible for accomplishing compliance objectives by driving a consistent approach to the management of compliance risks within the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop, design, and implement policies and procedures designed to facilitate the company’s compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations (“Policy Framework”).
  • Implement Group-Wide Compliance program within the country of responsibility and provide periodic reports to the Group Chief Compliance Officer on developments.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business activities and identify amendments to the Compliance Programme as required.
  • Receive speak-up/whistleblower reports and/or carry out investigations as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Provide country compliance quarterly reports for submission to the Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Monitor compliance with the UK Bribery Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and Nigeria Anti-Corruption Legislations.
  • Lead the annual certification process, training programs, and knowledge exchange sessions.
  • Seek opportunities for participation & involvement in professional groups/associations within the Energy industry.

Educational Qualifications / Knowledge:

  • University Degree (or its equivalent) in Law, Accounting, internal audits, etc.
  • Professional Certification in the specified field (will be an advantage).

Experience:

  • Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Understand business strategy and objectives.
  • Ability to influence employees across the business to facilitate an effective internal control framework environment.

Attributes:

  • Effective relationship management skills.
  • Strong-willed and firm.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.