COMPLIANCE LIAISON OFFICER

LIMASSOL (CO/2024)

About the job

Our Firm

BDO Ltd is the Cyprus’ member firm of BDO International, the fifth largest accountancy network in the world, with presence in Nicosia and Limassol, 130 professionals and a wide range of audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services.

We value each individual and we want you to realise your aspirations. With the challenge and support offered you will be able to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills, and personality. Working at BDO enhances your professional development at all stages of your career.

We are currently recruiting in our rapidly expanding AML & Compliance Team in Limassol.

The Requirements

· University Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Law or a related field

· Experience within an AML & KYC role will be considered as an advantage

· Sound knowledge of current laws, regulations and common practices in compliance and AML

· Able to display a high degree of confidentiality and discretion

· Experience of using electronic AML systems will be considered an advantage

· Strong knowledge of MS office

· Strong Analytical skills

· Excellent command of English and Greek language

· Excellent interpersonal and professional skills

· Relevant qualifications (eg. Cysec AML exams) will be considered as an advantage

The Role

· The successful candidate will be working acting as a liaison between the Audit Department and the Compliance Department, working closely with the Firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Compliance department manager and Directors to support its overall strategy and objectives with respect to:

· Review of KYC documentation and due diligence

· Ensuring that the Firm’s AML policies and procedures are properly and consistently applied

· Involvement in client acceptance and reacceptance procedures

· Ensuring client documentation and client reacceptances are up to date

· Prepare or review reports, documentation, and correspondence

· Assistance in AML training and ensuring AML training requirements of the Firm are met, in particular on-the-job training

· Assistance in development and improvement of AML procedures and systems

· Identifying and carrying out risk matters

· Reporting any suspicious activity to the Firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

The Benefits

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience. The Package includes:

· Competitive remuneration package

· Progression based on merit

· Paid training for professional exams

· Provident fund

· Flexible working hours

· Remote working

· 21 Annual Leave days

· Up to 3 paid social days per year to allow you to contribute to social and environmental causes that are important to you

· Friday afternoons off

· Dress for your day

· Fridays off throughout August

· Holiday entitlement from first day of joining the firm.

· Paid maternity and paternity leave

· Mothers support scheme

· International secondment scheme