Compliance Officer at Crescent Rice Mill Kano

Crescent Rice Mill Limited is a leading rice processing company located at KM 15, Kano - Gumel Road, Jogana, Kano, Nigeria. With a vision to provide high-quality rice products to homes and businesses across Nigeria, we leverage advanced milling technology and a dedicated workforce to meet our customers' demands. We specialize in producing a variety of rice products, including Head Rice, Broken Rice, Reject Rice, Khus-Khus Rice, and Rice Bran. Our operations are strategically located in Kano, Nigeria’s commercial hub, enabling us to maintain efficient distribution channels across the nation. Founded with a commitment to excellence and sustainability, Crescent Rice Mill Limited collaborates with local farmers to source premium rice paddy, ensuring that our processes support the agricultural community and promote economic development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Compliance Officer is saddled with the responsibility for ensuring that Crescent Rice Mill operates in full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and ethical practices across all areas of its operations.
• This includes compliance oversight in paddy sourcing, processing, inventory, labor practices, health & safety, environmental standards, and financial operations.
• The officer will implement monitoring systems, conduct regular audits, and proactively address potential risks to safeguard the company’s integrity and reputation.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including environmental, health and safety, food safety, and labor regulations.
• Liaise with government agencies such as SON, MAN, Ministry of Agriculture, and other relevant bodies to ensure the mill meets statutory requirements.
• Ensure up-to-date registrations, licenses, and permits required for mill operations.

Operational Compliance (Processing & Paddy Handling):

• Monitor compliance in the sourcing of paddy from local suppliers, ensuring ethical and traceable procurement practices.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in milling, drying, packaging, and storage of rice products.
• Monitor weighing, loading, and offloading activities to prevent fraud and losses.

Internal Policy & Procedure Compliance:

• Develop and update internal compliance manuals, SOPs, and operational checklists.
• Monitor employee adherence to HR policies, attendance, code of conduct, and workplace discipline.
• Collaborate with HR to conduct compliance training and promote a culture of accountability.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance:

• Ensure implementation and enforcement of OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) and Waste Management policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits, fire drills, and ensure all staff use appropriate PPE.
• Report and follow up on workplace incidents or breaches in safety procedures.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Conduct periodic compliance audits across departments (procurement, production, logistics, finance).
• Identify gaps or risks in operations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of audits, incidents, and corrective measures.

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit monthly compliance reports to senior management.
• Escalate non-compliance issues and advise on disciplinary or corrective measures.
• Document all compliance activities, inspection results, and regulatory correspondence.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.crescentricemill@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.