Compliance Officer (VAC-A2341)

Job description

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.

Job Duties

• 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

Job 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

Job 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 for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Compliance Officer - VAC-A2341. We look forward to hearing from you!