Junior Compliance Officer at Growth Boosters

At GrowthBoosters, we are leading this movement, changing how Nigerian SMEs access capital and how individual investors grow their income. As a SEC-licensed, pioneering crowdfunding platform in Nigeria, we connect businesses in need of financing with everyday investors seeking attractive returns and investment opportunities Nigeria.

Our platform allows SMEs to raise funds on their terms, tailored to their operational cycles, while offering investors the chance to contribute to Nigeria’s growing economy. We utilize AI technology and human expertise to vet all investment opportunities, focusing on high-growth, responsible local businesses. This means you can invest in vetted Nigerian businesses with confidence. At our core, we are driven by financial inclusion, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 7, 8, and 9. We are a secure investment platform with Nigerian SME expertise and transparent crowdfunding.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Compliance Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• GrowthBoosters is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Compliance Officer with a strong accounting background to support our financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• The ideal candidate has hands-on experience preparing statutory filings, managing financial documentation, and liaising with regulators.
• This role is central to ensuring that GrowthBoosters remains fully compliant with all applicable laws, reporting standards, and regulatory frameworks governing crowdfunding and digital financial services.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Filings:

• Prepare, review, and submit statutory returns and regulatory filings (e.g., tax returns, CAC filings, financial statements, compliance schedules).
• Assist with documentation required for SEC, FIRS, and other regulators when applicable.
• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely filings and renewals (licenses, annual returns, taxes, regulatory reports).

Financial Documentation & Controls:

• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and internal accounting documentation.
• Maintain orderly records of financial transactions, invoices, receipts, and compliance-related correspondence.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls to ensure financial integrity and audit readiness.

Regulator Engagement & Support:

• Communicate and follow up with regulators and external auditors, ensuring timely submission of documents and responses.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by preparing required files and documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in compliance requirements affecting fintech, investments, and SME financing.

Risk & Governance Support:

• Assist in drafting compliance policies, SOPs, and internal guidelines.
• Help monitor adherence to internal processes across departments.
• Flag potential compliance gaps or risks and escalate appropriately.

General Administrative Compliance Support:

• Maintain secure and well-organized compliance files, registers, and tracking systems.
• Support the Business Development and Operations teams with compliance-related guidance where needed.
• Prepare summary reports for management on compliance status and outstanding obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience, preferably with exposure to compliance or audit.
• Strong knowledge of statutory returns, tax filings, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience dealing with government agencies, regulators, or auditors.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and professional conduct in regulatory engagement.
• High integrity, accountability, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Preference for SEC sponsored individuals.
• Background: Accounting / Finance (familiar with compliance filings and regulatory engagement).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Stable, structured role with clear career progression into compliance or finance leadership.
• Opportunity to work within a regulated, fast-growing fintech environment.
• Supportive team culture with room for professional development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Start Date
5th January, 2026.