Compliance Manager

Our client is an African energy and infrastructure enterprise with interests across upstream oil and gas, mining, finance, construction and heavy industries.

Compliance & Risk Manager

Reports to: Global Director

Location: Accra, Ghana

You will establish, implement and manage a compliance management framework. The role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day compliance activities, monitoring regulatory, contractual and lender obligations, conducting compliance reviews, supporting policy governance, and providing clear management.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Compliance Management Framework, annual compliance plan and related procedures.

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Coordinate the identification, documentation and monitoring of applicable regulatory, contractual, lender and internal policy obligations across the business.

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Maintain oversight of the compliance obligations register and rolling compliance calendar.

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Monitor submission, filing, certification, license, permit and renewal deadlines and escalate risks promptly.

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Coordinate compliance with lender and financing obligations including reporting requirements and supporting evidence.

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Mitigate corruption, sanctions, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, whistleblowing and ethics activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Accuracy and completeness of compliance registers and reporting.

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Percentage of regulatory, contractual and lender submissions completed on time.

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Timely closure of compliance findings and corrective actions.

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Compliance training completion rates and effectiveness measures.

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Quality, timeliness and usefulness of compliance advice and management reporting.

Education and Professional Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, risk management

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A relevant master's degree is desirable

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Certificate as CCEP, ICA Diploma, CAMS, CIA, CRMA or equivalent qualification

Experience

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Compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, internal audit, legal or relate control function

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Leading projects, coordinating staff or managing significant compliance workstreams

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Experience in Oil & Gas, energy, and mining