Legal and Compliance Officer at Arkers Finance Company Limited

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 Title: Legal and Compliance Officer

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 candidate 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 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.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2022.