Ecobank Sierra Leone Limited
|Compliance Officer
Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Summary
Oversees regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for a leading financial institution, ensuring adherence to global AML/CFT standards and minimizing financial crime risks.
Highlights
Filed Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) with the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), actively contributing to combating financial crime.
Conducted daily reviews of account opening documents, ensuring strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.
Monitored foreign currency transactions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) accounts to proactively mitigate financial crime risks.
Led comprehensive compliance training programs for new hires, significantly increasing awareness and adherence to AML/CFT standards.
Reduced regulatory non-compliance penalties by 20% through improved monitoring and robust internal controls.