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Legal and Compliance Officer Job at Arkers Finance Company Limited
Legal and Compliance Officer Job at Arkers Finance Company Limited: This is to inform the general public that Arkers Finance Company Limited offers Job in the area of Legal / Law. See, application deadline,work level,job specialization,job location,job type and method of application below!
JOB SUMMARY BELOW
- Company: Arkers Finance Company Limited
- Deadline Date: 1st August, 2022
- Specialization: Legal / Law
- Work Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Experience: 3-5 years
- Location(s): Abuja
Job/Company Description:
Arkers Finance Company Limited is a start-up finance company duly licensed by the CBN located in Abuja, Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Legal and Compliance Officer
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Business Unit / Department: Legal
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Profile
- We are looking to recruit a Legal and Compliance Officer that will be responsible for ensuring that its operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules.
Job Summary
- Successful candidates shall be a critical part of the Company.
- The Candidate shall be responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements.
- The Legal and Compliance Officer shall also ensure the Company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the financial industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program
- Draft a wide variety of legal agreements
- Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters
- Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA)
- Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company
- Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents for the Management and Board
- Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they follow all statutory or legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with laid down internal & external (i.e. CBN) guidelines, policies, and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required
- Regularly audit Company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks
- Review and advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures
- Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Educational Qualification and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a reputable higher institution
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
- Master’s degree is an added advantage
- 3+ years of legal and compliance experience, preferably in the financial sector
- In-depth knowledge of corporate law
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Good understanding of general and specific company and commercial law
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: newrecruitments01@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.