Mota-Engil Compliance Officer (M/F)

Mota-Engil is a global construction and infrastructure company, established in Portugal in 1946, with a strong presence in Nigeria. Known for major infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, Mota-Engil operates in several countries across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The company focuses on quality, safety, and sustainability, providing opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

We are recruiting for

Role: Compliance Officer
Location: Nigeria
City: Lagos

Function Mission

• The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the procurement team complies with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures.
• Plays a critical role in developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting audits, monitoring adherence to regulations, and providing guidance to the team on compliance matters.
• The Compliance Officer works closely with the legal and procurement team to promote a culture of compliance and mitigate risks related to non-compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implement, and manage compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Be updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the team and the organization’s operations, assess the impact on compliance obligations, and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Work with the legal team on contracts relating to the procurement department to ensure compliance to internal processes and procedures.
• Conduct periodic audits and assessments of procurement internal processes, systems, and controls to identify compliance gaps, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Organize Knowledge Sharing Sessions (KSS) and materials to educate the team on compliance requirements, ethical standards, and best practices to foster a culture of compliance awareness.
• Prepare compliance reports, maintain records of compliance activities, and report on compliance metrics to the head of department.
• Investigate compliance incidents, violations, or concerns and collaborate with the legal department to address issues and implement remediation plans to prevent recurrences.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks, evaluate their impact, and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize the organization’s exposure to non-compliance.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in compliance, risk management preferably in the construction industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and best practices in compliance management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Attention to detail, ethical conduct, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiar with compliance software, data analytics tools, and document management systems.

Benefits

• Meal Allowance: 1400 NGN/Working Day.
• Bonus: 13th Month/Leave Allowance.
• Health, Life and Personal Accidents Insurance.

Others:

• Working Hours: 40 hours.
• Probation Period: 6months.
• Annual Leave: 21 Days.

Application Closing Date

Unspecified.

Method of Application

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