9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Specialist, Compliance
Job: IRC4690 Location: Lagos
Job Summary
Assist in conducting process controls activities in line with stated policies and processes.
Principal Functions
Assist in conducting process controls activities in line with stated policies and
Advise Line Management on possible financial impact across all divisions of regulatory/statutory developments and trends while highlighting potential revenue generation/cost saving opportunities.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders across all 9mobile business divisions to drive compliance with identified regulatory and statutory requirements and obligations.
Assess the adequacy of existing controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while also supporting the process owners in the development and implementation.
Implement compliance monitoring activities in line with the company-wide risk-based compliance program and follow-up on agreed mitigation actions and plans to ensure all non-compliance issues are closed.
Assist with scheduled ad hoc compliance reviews and audits of high-risk areas.
Support with activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.
Provide second line assurance to the business through compliance monitoring activities across all business lines, that operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Work as part of the larger Risk and Compliance team to implement compliance initiatives and maturity actions inline with the company-wide risk-based compliance program.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders and key process owners to obtain evidence of compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Produce high quality monitoring reports and analysis with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes and trends.
Assist with preparing standard and ad-hoc information and data reports to the executive management and other stakeholders as required.
Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive, quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance customer satisfactions.
Stay abreast of all relevant compliance and regulatory requirements within the Telecommunications Industry
Prepare agreed activity and performance reports on a timely basis, for the attention of the Manager, Internal Controls& Compliance and other relevant parties.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Internal Controls & Compliance.
Key Performance Indicators
Turnaround time of compliance activities and reports.
Quality of risk and compliance reports.
Compliance with standards and guidelines.
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
First Degree or its equivalent in any relevant discipline preferably Accounting, Economics or Information Systems.
Professional Accounting/Auditing qualifications will be an advantage (ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, CFE, etc.).
Three years relevant professional experience
Experience working in a team and good interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience of best practice compliance and governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practice, compliance monitoring and risk assessments in the context of the Nigerian and global telecommunications industry.
Experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework
Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects under pressure
Strong analytical skills
Strong knowledge of internal controls is an added advantage
Experience and knowledge of Data Analysis, Research & Risk management would be an advantage.