Head, Compliance, Legal & Company Secretariat At KPMG

Reporting to the MD/CEO and the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the execution of FMDO's legal, compliance and company secretarial functions and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Provide counsel and guidance to Management and the Board of Directors on legal matters
• Act as the Chief Compliance Officer for the securities exchange
• Assess, set up and implement legal and compliance processes for FMDO
• Develop the company's compliance register and drive the automation of compliance monitoring
• Act as the company secretary to the Board of Directors and provide guidance on governance matters

Operational

• Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance activities
• Identify compliance issues and conduct or direct the internal investigation of the compliance issues
• Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to the MDICEO
• Disseminate and update written policies and procedures related to compliance activities within FMDO
• File appropriate compliance reports with appropriate regulatory agencies
• Ensure zero compromise of compliance procedures
• Facilitate smooth execution of all the company's secretarial responsibilities e.g. (i)Preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings (ii)Serve as secretary to Executive Management meetings (iii)Filing of annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Ensure appropriate documentation and safekeeping of all relevant legal documents
• Act as custodian of the company seal and vet all documents held under seal
• Prepare agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the MD/CEO
• Identify all activities within FMDO that may lead to litigation and advise as appropriate
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned· by the MD/CEO or Board of Directors

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law
• Must be a barrister at law with at least twelve (12) years' post-call experience in international capital market
• Experience in compliance and international securities markets certifications will be an added advantage

Competency and Skills Requirement

• Good knowledge and appreciation of securities laws, capital market regulation and compliance requirements
• A deep understanding of SEC Rules, Investment and Securities Act (ISA) and international capital market regulation will be key
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal framework (corporate and commercial law)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and people management skills

Method of Application
All applications must be submitted on or before July 17, 2014 and sent by email to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.

Each application must include:

• A cover letter detailing the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information
• Applicant’s updated Curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant credentials and certificates

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 

17/07/2014