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Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
About this role
Casalavoro Limited is hiring a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the company’s compliance, risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance framework. The role is based in Abuja and involves working with the CEO and multiple departments to identify risks, develop and implement policies, and ensure regulatory adherence. The CCO will provide regular compliance and risk reporting to executive management and oversee audits, training, and third-party compliance. The company operates across real estate, hospitality, asset management, and agricultural commodity trading. The advert specifies a leadership position requiring strong regulatory knowledge and governance experience.
What you would do
- Advise executive management on compliance implications of new initiatives and agreements
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, and other departments to embed compliance into processes
- Provide regular compliance and risk reports to executive management
- Develop, implement, and oversee the company-wide compliance framework
- Ensure corrective actions from audits and risk assessments are completed
- Conduct regular compliance reviews and internal audits to identify gaps
- Recommend process improvements for governance and efficiency
- Maintain a compliance risk register and track identified risks
- Investigate compliance breaches and ethics concerns and recommend actions
- Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes
What they are asking for
- Minimum 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, or related fields with leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration or related field
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting, licensing, statutory obligations, and audits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CISA, CRMA, CAMS or similar is an added advantage
- Proven ability to develop and implement compliance policies and risk management frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for high-level reporting
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior management
- Experience with compliance or governance software is a plus
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