Our client, a leading firm of accounting and management consultancy company cater for both local and international companies and clients, is looking for an ambitious individual for the position of Compliance Officer to join their offices in Nicosia.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all operations and activities of the Company are in compliance with laws, rules and regulations and all pertinent directives of regulatory bodies that relate to ML & TF
- To regularly review, appraise and report and monitor relevant action on compliance issues as required
- Design the internal practices, measures, procedures and controls relevant to the prevention of ML & TF, based on the general policy principles set by the BoD
- Monitor and assesses the correct and effective implementation of the policy, and the implementation of the AML procedures.
- Apply appropriate monitoring mechanisms, identify shortcomings and/or weaknesses in the application of the set practices, measures, procedures and controls and give appropriate guidance for corrective measures
- Examine and evaluate the information received and complete reports to MOKAS/ICPAC as and when deemed appropriate
- Prepare the Monthly Reports and the Annual Reports and submit to the BoD for approval
- Review of all KYC documents and evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk and advise on the level of Risk (High/Medium/Low) and the acceptance or rejection of the client.
- Ensure periodic review (High risk: every year, Medium: every 2 years, Low every 3 year) of the clients’ files and ensure due diligence and up to date KYC documents in accordance with the laws and regulations and the organisations’ internal control policies
- Effectively communicate and support all departments and the relevant authorities on compliance and other related matters as needed
- Ensure CPD to acquires the required knowledge and skills for the improvement of the appropriate procedures for recognizing, preventing and obstructing any activities that are suspected to be associated with ML & TF
- Promote high ethics and compliance culture
- Perform any other related duties as assigned
- Any other role and/or responsibility that will be assigned
Qualifications & Qualities:
- University Degree in Law/Business or other related field
- Qualification: AML certification
- At least 3 years of experience
- Excellent command of Greek and English (both verbal and written)
- Computer literate/Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent knowledge and application of Company Law, AML legislation and its application in KYC reviews and transactions reviews as well as the new GDPR and any other related current and new legislation and regulation Excellent communication and team work skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Resourceful and proactive
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- High Ethics & Quality standard
Remuneration:
- An attractive package of remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.
- 13th Salary
- Medical Insurance
- Full time employment with one afternoon off
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 2675.
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