Shariah Compliance Officer at Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting was founded in January 2012, by a team of Nigerians with over 45 years of cumulative work experience in management and consultancy. Westfield Consulting is a provider of Human Resource and Strategic Management Services. Our focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery has made us a first choice to our growing clientele in various sectors. We have successfully achieved a positive work force attitude, while engineering a more motivated and committed workforce for our clients with notable results Our results provide a testament about the quality of our services. 70% of our business is repeat business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shariah Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Compliance/Shariah Governance
Reports To: Head, Compliance/Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose

• To ensure that the finance house's operations, products, and services adhere strictly to Shariah principles and guidelines.
• The Shariah Compliance Officer is responsible for maintaining Shariah governance, liaising with the Shariah Advisory Committee (SAC), and providing internal guidance on Islamic finance matters.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance, Shariah Law, Islamic Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in a Shariah compliance or advisory role within a finance house, Islamic microfinance, or investment firm.
• Certification in Islamic Finance (e.g., AAOIFI CSAA, CIFE, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with AAOIFI and IFSB standards.
• Strong understanding of Islamic financial instruments like Ijara, Murabaha, Mudarabah, and Sukuk.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.