Compliance Officer - Nicosia

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Nicosia

  • Discipline:

    Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    32K to 40K, depending on experience + 13th salary+ Medical +Provident Find)

  • Published:

    02-04-2024

  • Expiry date:

    02-07-2024

  • Reference:

    2341

For our client, a well-established Audit & Accounting Firm, we are looking for a Compliance Officer to join their team in Nicosia.

Job Details:

  • We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join our team.
  • As a Compliance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our company adheres to all legal standards as well as internal policies and procedures.
  • Professionalism and high ethical standards are expected for this position.
  • The successful candidate should be results driven and always keep in mind the firm’s objectives.

The Company:

  • The company is one of the most established professional service providers in Cyprus employing more than 65 professionals.
  • You will have a unique opportunity to work in a professional yet friendly and supportive environment and be part of a team providing services to large and medium sized local and international clients in a wide range of business sectors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Creating and reviewing regulatory compliance documentation
  • Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as received / investigation outcomes/compliance reports
  • Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations
  • Applying and interpreting audit compliance requirements for various departments
  • Designing and coordinating the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements
  • Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls
  • Entering data into the AML Software, review of client documentation and archives and issuance of risk profiles
  • Establishing compliance monitoring programs
  • Filing regulatory reports and other documentation.
  • Acting as a channel of communication for regulatory authorities and partners and other relevant third parties
  • Preparation of the Annual Risk Management Report, the Annual Compliance Officer report and the AML Questionnaire as well as any other required reports
  • Coordinating rollout and training of new or updated policies and directives when required
  • Evaluate the efficiency of controls
  • Improve current strategies if necessary
  • Supervise and oversee the work of colleagues
  • Create reports for the Firm’s management

Requirements:

  • Previous working experience as a Compliance Officer of at least 4 years
  • Knowledge and understanding of the industry’s regulations and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with a variety of reporting operations and procedures
  • BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or similar related field
  • ICPAC’S AML/CFT Certification 

Skills:

  • Ambition to succeed, motivation, commitment, initiative
  • Professional discipline
  • Team working skills with value added contribution
  • Business minded
  • IT skills
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Critical-thinker and problem-solver
  • Fluent in Greek and English language

Benefits:

  • 32K to 40K, depending on experience + 13th salary+ Medical +Provident Find)
  • Provident fund (optional)
  • Medical insurance (optional)
  • 21 days annual holiday
  • Travelling allowance
  • Afternoon off every Friday throughout the year
  • Flexible working hours for all staff members
  • Training opportunities (on-the-job and scheduled)
  • Personal professional development
  • Career progression

Working hours:

  • Office hours (Flexible) Mon - Thursday 8am-5.15pm or 9am-6.15pm and Friday- Until 2pm

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Compliance Officer with reference number 2341.
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