Compliance Officer at Apollo Agriculture

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Apollo helps farmers in emerging markets increase their profits. We use agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology to help farmers access credit, high-quality farm inputs, and customized advice. Our first product is a customized package of farm inputs, farming advice, and credit delivered to farmers in Kenya. About the Role:Apollo is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Compliance Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. The Compliance Officer will also serve as Apollo’s money laundering reporting officer, responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The Compliance Officer will develop and refine Apollo’s AML policies in line with evolving regulations and statutory obligations.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to help build the compliance function of a fast-growing business.Your Responsibilities: Ensuring company-wide compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.Owning the further development, implementation, and maintenance of Apollo’s comprehensive compliance program, addressing measures relating to anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, anti-bribery and corruption, and data protection, among others.Project managing the development of a comprehensive compliance risk assessment framework, coordinating closely with the CFO and external legal counsel.Developing and delivering comprehensive information to senior management on compliance matters. Coordinating with senior management to determine compliance reporting metrics and develop a system to track them.Working closely with legal counsel and the CFO t0 design and implement an ongoing AML/KYC/DAP training program for Apollo employees.Ensuring up-to-date documentation of all compliance related documents, policies and procedures.Working across Apollo to ensure that compliance policies are adhered to and partnering with teams to improve the implementation of compliance policies, where necessaryConducting compliance audits to ensure adherence to the company’s compliance program. Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a business, legal or related field3-7 years of work experience. A paralegal background or experience working in a law firm or regulated institution is an added advantage.Additional compliance-related certifications, including training in anti-corruption, fraud prevention or similar are an advantageOutstanding attention to detailA high degree of integrity and responsibilityExcellent communication skills and fluency in English