Compliance Officer

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

To support the implementation and management of an effective compliance framework that provides reasonable assurance that business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards.

The role is responsible for monitoring compliance obligations, conducting assurance reviews, supporting regulatory engagements, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organization.

The Job

Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Company's compliance management framework.

Providing guidance to stakeholders on regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and corporate policies.

Identifying and assessing regulatory compliance risks in collaboration with Legal, Risk Management, and business stakeholders.

Monitoring regulatory developments and advising business units on emerging compliance requirements and their operational impact.

Conducting compliance assurance reviews and assessments in line with approved compliance monitoring plans.

Evaluating the effectiveness of compliance controls and recommending corrective actions to address identified gaps.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Governance, or related assurance functions.

Experience conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, and control evaluations.

The Person Must:

Possess a sound understanding of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management principles.

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and assess compliance risks.

Have experience evaluating internal controls and monitoring compliance with policies and regulations.