Compliance Associate

Job Purpose

The Compliance Associate supports the Compliance Unit in implementing CcHUBs compliance framework across all jurisdictions (Nigeria Kenya Rwanda Namibia) ensuring adherence to regulatory governance tax AML/CFT data protection statutory and internal policy requirements.

The role ensures operational accuracy risk identification regulatory readiness and consistent reporting to Management and the Board

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Financial and Tax Compliance Support

• Track monthly and annual tax deadlines for PAYE VAT WHT CIT and statutory remittances across all subsidiaries

• Liaise with Finance to confirm timely filings and proper documentation of receipts and correspondence.

• Support annual audited accounts preparation and regulatory filings.
   

B. Legal & Statutory Filings

• Assist with filing Annual Returns with CAC BIPA RDB and BRS.

• Maintain registers of contracts resolutions licenses and statutory documents.

• Liaise with regulators to secure approvals certifications and confirmations
   

C. Corporate Governance Support

• Assist in ensuring Board structure and governance filings are up to date.

• Support Board and Committee meeting preparations by helping circulate Board packs track resolutions and maintain governance records in line with the Board Charters governance obligations (e.g. record-keeping ethical policies confidentiality)

• Maintain updates to ethical policies: Code of Conduct Conflicts of Interest Whistleblowing Safeguarding.
   

D. AML/CFT Compliance

• Implement onboarding KYC/KYB checks for individuals corporate entities NGOs and startups using documented requirements.

• Escalate suspicious activity support due diligence for investee companies and update the AML/CFT policy annually.
   

E. Data Privacy Compliance

• Maintain registration status with NDPA (Nigeria) ODPC (Kenya) NCSA (Rwanda) and BIPA (Namibia).

• Support execution of DPIAs annual audits breach reporting and staff privacy awareness training.

• Maintain consent management and monitor privacy compliance across portfolio companies.
   

F. People Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labour-related statutory remittances and legal requirements across countries (PAYE pensions NSSF/RSSB/SSC NHF NSITF NITA etc.)

• Support anti-harassment enforcement group life insurance and periodic People Compliance Audits.
   

G. Portfolio Company Compliance

• Receive review and escalate compliance reports from investee companies.

• Support startups and portfolio companies on tax governance AML and data privacy obligations.

H. Regulatory Watch & Reporting

• Issue compliance alerts within 48 hours of regulatory changes and support quarterly newsletters.
  Maintain the bi-weekly compliance tracker update the dashboard and escalate overdue items as required.

• Assist in preparing compliance reports to Senior Management and the Board.

I. Whistleblowing & Ethics

• Secure whistleblowing channels monitor submissions support investigations and ensure protection from retaliation.

• Train staff on whistleblowing obligations.

J. Operations & Monitoring

• Track internal turnaround times for compliance support.

• Maintain business continuity documentation participate in internal audits and collaborate with teams.
   

K. General Compliance Administration

• Support periodic compliance audits and staff trainings

• Perform administrative duties maintain records and support external auditor liaison activities.

• Review documentsmarketing materials presentations and websitesfor compliance alignment.

Key Performance Indicators 

In the first year the KPIs will include: 

1.  Timely Statutory Filings
2.  Compliance Tracker Accuracy
3.  Vendor and Partner Compliance Checks
4. Quarterly Subsidiary Reporting
5. Reporting and Documentation
6. Training and Awareness Support
7. Audit Support
8. Ethics and Whistleblowing
9. Internal Collaboration

Qualifications :

Key Skills /Qualifications 

Skills

• Understanding of corporate governance regulatory compliance AML/CFT tax data protection and labour laws across Nigeria and additional African jurisdictions.

• Strong legal and regulatory research skills.

• Ability to identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and controls.

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and statutory requirements.

Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Law Finance Business Administration or related field 

• 24 years of experience in compliance legal services or a regulated business environment.
  Working knowledge of AML/CFT corporate governance data privacy and statutory compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and ethics.

Knowledge

• Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of laws and regulatory obligations across tax corporate governance labour compliance and statutory filings in Nigeria Kenya Rwanda and Namibia.

• Data Protection: Knowledge of data protection requirements including lawful processing retention rules data minimisation data subject rights and obligations for data controllers and data processors.

• Anti-Money Laundering Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing(AML/CFT/CPF): Familiarity with customer due diligence risk-based assessments suspicious activity indicators onboarding checks and record-keeping standards.
   

• Corporate Governance: Understanding of governance structures Board reporting requirements confidentiality obligations and compliance roles across subsidiaries.

• Compliance Controls and Frameworks: Ability to apply internal controls follow SOPs maintain trackers conduct checks and support audits.

• Documentation and Reporting: Knowledge of proper record-keeping version control documentation standards and preparation of compliance reports for management and the Board.

• Cross-Jurisdictional Processes: Awareness of variations in regional compliance requirements and how they apply to CcHUBs multi-country operations.

Desirable 

• Strong understanding of Africas innovation entrepreneurship and creative 

• High ethical standards integrity and confidentiality.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.

• Proactivity sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Additional Information :

The role is hybrid (upon confirmation) with onsite work required in Lagos Nigeria

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time