Compliance Officer - Insurance Company

A reputable insurance company in Ghana controlling a significant share of the life insurance market is seeking to recruit desirable professionals with a high pedigree to assume the under-listed position as Compliance Officer

COMPLIANCE OFFICER 

The successful candidate will undertake the compliance function for the Company by ensuring that all functional areas arc fully compliant with laws, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures in their sphere of operation.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of all aspects of the compliance function, including, implementation of processes, tools and systems to ensure compliance by the Company at all times with policies, laws and regulations governing the business.
• Manage the process for developing a Compliance Policy, guidelines and procedures for effective compliance by the various departments and units with policies, laws and regulations,
• Ensure that the Company conducts all its business in full compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the industry as well as standards of best practice.
• Conduct compliance assessments and document findings of compliance or non-compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines.

• Ensure that the Company is compliant with its Anti-Money laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance (AML/CTF) obligations under the law.
  
• Assist in establishing robust knowledge and awareness culture within the Company through policies and procedures and by facilitating constant training and sensitisation of staff as to their responsibilities.
  
• Devise an annual compliance plan provide periodic reports On the progress of the plan in relation to the compliance function throughout the Company.
  
• Influence a culture Of Compliance throughout the Company
  

Educational Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law, Banking, Finance or a similar field Of discipline.
  
• A minimum Of three (3) years work experience in the legal field or compliance.
  
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing compliance programmes.
  
• Proven experience working On various compliance issues.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A good team-player with the ability to work without supervision.
  
• Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills.
  
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.