Legal Compliance Officer Vacancy at Sifax Group

Position Title: Legal Compliance Officer.

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Legal Compliance Officer job opportunity is available at Sifax Group for individuals who possess an LL.B Degree from a reputed university.

Description

• The Officer shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the approved risk management framework, regulatory codes, policies and regulations
• He / She shall support the process for identifying, controlling, managing and reporting operational, regulatory and environmental risks at the seaport terminal and other designated locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Involvement in the development of compliance programme and monitoring checklists
• Identifying compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
• Draft, review and disseminate policies and procedures related to compliance activities
• Ensuring that the operating licences/bonds of the Group are obtained and promptly renewed
• Maintaining and following up to ensure there is compliance with all internal policies as well as external regulatory requirements
• Sensitizing staff about company policies and latest regulations/processes
• Review procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Assessing company operations to determine compliance risk
• Conducting periodic spot checks to ensure compliance with the company’s laid down policies at different terminals
• And any other responsibility that may be assigned by the management from time to time.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Minimum of an LL.B Degree from a reputed university
• Strong knowledge of NIMASA, NPA and Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory requirements will be a strong added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience with previous working role as Risk Management or Compliance Officer,  preferably in the shipping & maritime Industry.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good knowledge of Legal / Compliance process
• Advanced knowledge of contract review
• Must have a good understanding of company operations, commercial transactions and company secretarial
• Good report writing skills
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with complex problems, provide sound judgment and independent reasoning in situations where applicable precedence and laws may not exist.

Apply Before :-

9th March, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF format and attach a Cover Letter clearly indicating why you are the best fit for the role to: jobs@sifaxgroup.com clearly indicating “Legal Compliance Officer” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates would be shortlisted.

WHO IS Sifax Group?

Sifax Group is one of Africa’s fastest growing multinational corporations with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality.