Legal and Compliance Officer

As the independent control function of the Group, the Officer will play a critical role in safeguarding organizational integrity, strengthening governance structures, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing enterprise risks, and driving accountability across the group

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Monitor and track licenses, permits, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations across the Group.
• Maintain organizational readiness for regulatory reviews and audits.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor operational, financial, strategic, and project-related risks.
• Maintain and update the Group Risk Register.
• Develop practical risk mitigation strategies and recommend preventive actions.

Internal Audit & Control

• Conduct periodic audits across finance, operations, human resources, and projects.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
• Document audit findings and monitor implementation of corrective actions.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare comprehensive compliance, risk, and audit reports for executive management.
• Escalate significant control deficiencies, compliance breaches, and high-risk exposures.
• Support continuous improvement of policies, controls, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Governance.
• Experience working within multi-entity organizations and/or non-profit compliance environments is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CRMA, or related credentials will be highly regarded.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
• High levels of integrity, objectivity, and professional judgment.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to enforce accountability and drive corrective actions to closure.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of compliance, transparency, and operational discipline.

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