Almond Recruitment, on behalf of our client, a leading International Audit & Accounting firm in Nicosia, are currently looking for a Executive / Assistant Compliance Officer. If you are looking to join a professional company and somewhere you can grow within the business, then please see further details below.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual AML and other reports
• Participate in compliance advisory client work
• Review existing and new applicable regulations, assess their impact on office operations, and provide recommendations
• Draft and revise company policies and manual to reflect the applicable law and /or regulatory requirements and any changes thereof
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure procedures align with regulatory requirements
• Oversee compliance procedures and provide risk management advice
• Assist in training and educating staff on compliance functions and obligations
• Manage the client onboarding process
• Observe and review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed and that files and risk assessments are current and up to date.
• Conduct daily client reviews and inspections to evaluate the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Monitor and assess the correct and effective implementation of policies, practices, measures, procedures, controls, and the risk management and procedures manual
• Identify, document, and evaluate risks associated with both existing and new customers, and update the Company's systems and procedures accordingly
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned to benefit the firm

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, ideally within a professional service or financial services environment, with at least 3 years in an AML role
• University Degree in Law/Economics/Finance or a member of ACCA/ICAEW
• CySEC/ICPAC/ACAMS certification be considered as an advantage
• Very good knowledge of the regulatory regime, industry practices and professional standards
• Excellent research skills and ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory information
• Dynamic and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Be self-motivated and maintain a disciplined approach to work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrating initiative and flexibility
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in Greek and English

To apply for the vacancy please send your CV to jobs@almondrecruitment.org quoting reference CY11963C

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