Compliance Specialist At Dangote

Reports To: Head of Legal

Job Summary

• The Compliance Specialist supports the implementation and monitoring of DPRP's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• The role focuses on identifying compliance risks, supporting policy development, and ensuring timely regulatory filings and reporting.
• The position works closely with the Compliance Lead, General Counsel, and Company Secretary to promote effective governance, mitigate regulatory risks, and maintain a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of DPRP's compliance and corporate governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Assist in developing and reviewing corporate policies, compliance manuals, and codes of ethics to ensure clarity and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct research and comparative analysis of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory developments to inform policy updates and compliance strategies.
• Monitor compliance across business units and identify gaps, breaches, or areas of risk, escalating critical issues to the Compliance Lead for resolution.
• Support the coordination and implementation of new regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are established across the organization.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of compliance programs and controls within business units.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, legislative, and policy requirements and support the organization's response to compliance obligations.
• Support alignment of DPRP's compliance activities with Group policies and overall governance standards.
• Assist in managing statutory filings, regulatory submissions, and maintenance of statutory records and registers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and update compliance databases, records, and reporting systems to support tracking, monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Prepare periodic reports on compliance status, policy implementation, and regulatory matters for review by the Compliance Lead.
• Support the implementation of compliance-related advice and directives issued by the Compliance Lead, General Counsel, and Company Secretary.
• Provide support on compliance-related matters, including handling assigned legal and regulatory tasks under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Compliance Lead, General Counsel, or Company Secretary.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
• Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) and qualification to practice in Nigeria.
• A relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., LL.M) is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is required.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) or compliance-related certifications) is an added advantage.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience in legal, compliance, or corporate governance roles.
• Practical experience in compliance monitoring, regulatory engagement, and policy implementation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, energy, or multinational environment is preferred.

Functional Competencies:

Technical / Functional Skills (Must Have):

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, compliance principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of industry-specific regulations, particularly within a manufacturing or energy environment.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve compliance issues, breaches, and regulatory risks.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations, regulatory bodies, and compliance requirements within Nigeria.
• Experience in compliance monitoring, auditing, and review of business processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and internal policies to business operations.
• Strong research and analytical skills for regulatory and policy-related matters. h. Familiarity with compliance reporting, documentation, and record-keeping requirements.
• Working knowledge of dispute resolution processes, including litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and compliance tracking systems.

Behavioural / Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively escalating complex issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Ability to influence and support compliance culture within the organization.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Basic project management capability to support compliance initiative.