Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Casalavoro Limited – Abuja

Casalavoro Limited is recruiting a Chief Compliance Officer in Abuja to lead its compliance, risk management, internal control and corporate governance functions.

The officer works closely with the CEO and departmental leaders to maintain lawful, ethical and well-controlled operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the company’s compliance framework, policies, procedures, codes of conduct and internal guidelines.
• Monitor changes to laws, regulations, licensing and reporting obligations and oversee accurate, timely statutory filings and renewals.
• Establish effective internal controls, safeguard assets and identify operational, financial, compliance and regulatory risks across departments.
• Conduct compliance assessments, internal reviews and audits, maintaining a risk register and escalating material findings.
• Investigate potential breaches, conflicts of interest, fraud risks and ethical concerns; develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Finance, HR, Operations and Legal to embed governance in processes, contracts and strategic decisions.
• Review third-party and vendor compliance and advise management about risks associated with new initiatives, partnerships and investments.
• Prepare regular risk and compliance reports for executive management, including control weaknesses, regulatory developments and recommended action.
• Deliver compliance training, maintain audit and investigation records, and liaise with regulators, auditors, advisers and consultants.
• Promote integrity, accountability, transparency and ongoing improvement in business controls and governance.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Four to seven years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, regulatory affairs or corporate governance, including substantial leadership responsibilities.
• Professional credentials such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CISA, CRMA or CAMS are advantages.
• Practical knowledge of compliance frameworks, internal controls, regulatory reporting, licensing, statutory requirements and risk assessment.
• Proven capability in developing policies and controls, conducting investigations and audits, and delivering practical recommendations.
• Excellent analysis, documentation, problem-solving, reporting and communication skills, including the ability to present to senior management.
• Strong leadership, professional independence, integrity, discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Ability to challenge decisions constructively, work across teams and manage sensitive business and regulatory matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with compliance, audit or enterprise risk software is an advantage.