CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding provider of Audit, Accounting & Tax related services to a diverse portfolio of both local and international clients, we are seeking to recruit an Assistant AML Officer join their growing team based in Larnaca. As an Assistant AML Officer, you will work closely with the AML Compliance Officer, assisting with the coordination and monitoring of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance process for our client. We are seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in a relevant field of study, who possess approximately 3 years of experience in a relevant role. You will need to be fluent in both verbal and written Greek and English, with the ability to keep up-to-date with relevant regulations that may impact the firm and its clients. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes a competitive base salary, 13th salary, and provident fund. Working hours are from 07:30 – 14:30 three days per week, and from 07:30 – 17:30 two days per week.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with coordination and monitoring the day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance process.
• Perform the day-to-day Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance process for existing and new clients by obtaining all relevant documentation, process the information in order to evaluate the client and conclude on risk.
• Ongoing monitoring of the firm’s clients based on the applicable regulatory and legislative provisions.
• Communication with clients for obtaining KYC documentation.
• Reporting to the firm’s AML Compliance Officer.
• Ensuring that the firm are fully compliant with the requirements of the regulatory authority.
• Dealing with the applicable laws and/or regulatory requirements and attending seminars in order to remain updated with Watch lists, Restriction lists, regulatory updates & legal developments.
• Due diligence on new clients, review and verification of received documents making analytical risk assessment for new clients on computerised system and preparing internal reports upon completion of a client’s KYC.
• Any other ad-hoc activities not listed above, that may occur that related to compliance reporting.
• Updating the firm’s manual regarding ML and TF.
• Respond promptly to requests from relevant authorities/the Unit if needed.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Educated to degree level in Law, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another related field.
• Approximately 3 years of experience as an Assistant AML Officer or similar.
• Excellent communication skills in English and in Greek (written/spoken).
• Strong client service skills are essential.
• Vigilant to perform independent testing on controls.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with relevant regulations that may impact the firm and its clients.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with attention to detail.
• Able to meet the targeted timeline’s for completing the testing, report, and ability to use own initiative, prioritise and work independently.
• Be able to read and understand Financial Statements.

Key Benefits: 

• Competitive starting salary and performance-based progression.
• 13th salary.
• Provident Fund.
• Structured training program with mentorship from senior professionals.
• Clear career progression pathway.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Excellent working hours.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to [email protected] quoting the reference number CAR9345. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.