Compliance Officer at an Oil and Gas Company - EmDam Strategies Limited

EmDam Strategies Limited - Our client in the oil and gas industry is recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Compliance Officer is to support the laid down organization procedures and processes, making sure they are in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Acting as the custodian of regulatory and ethical integrity, this role safeguards the organization against legal risks, reputational exposure, and financial penalties.

Job Description

• Draft and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines to reflect evolving regulatory and statutory requirements, subject to compliance manager review.
• Support the delivery of periodic compliance training and awareness programs across the business to strengthen organizational knowledge and accountability.
• Prepare compliance reports, and investigation summaries, for senior management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct across the organization.
• Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, or emerging risks early and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records of all compliance activities, ensuring documentation integrity and traceability.
• Ensure timely resolution of compliance issues and address root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor vendors, contractors, and partners to ensure adherence to organizational compliance requirements.
• Interface with Finance to review statutory compliance of invoices and transactions strictly from a control and assurance perspective, not transaction processing.
• Support internal and external audits by providing compliance documentation, evidence, and responses as required.
• Oversee ERP / system-based compliance controls (e.g., audit trails, workflow approvals, documentation integrity) to ensure embedded compliance checks are effective.
• Adhere strictly to the mapped-out processes and procedures of the Finance & Account (FA) department and report accordingly.
• Perform other compliance-related duties as assigned by the Head of Compliance & Audit or CFO, consistent with the role’s governance mandate.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regulatory Compliance Adherence Rate. Target: ≥ 95%
• Number of Compliance Incidents or Violations. Goal: As low as reasonably achievable.
• Risk Mitigation Effectiveness. Goal: ≥ 95%
• Investigation and Resolution Time: Tiered targets:
  • Simple cases: 2–3 business days
  • Complex cases: 5-7 business days.
• Compliance Incident Recurrence Rate. Goal: ≤ 5% recurrence.
• Whistleblower Cases and Resolution. Goal: 100% resolution within deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory role, preferably within a regulated or structured environment.
• Solid understanding of laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organization.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong documentation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards, professional judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2026.