The full-time position is open to qualified candidates with a bachelor’s degree or HND and experience in ethics, compliance, investigations, or related fields. Successful applicants will play a key role in managing ethics reporting systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business development efforts.
About KPMG Nigeria
KPMG Nigeria is part of KPMG’s global network of independent professional services firms, providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses, governments, and organizations across multiple industries.
The firm is known for helping clients manage risk, improve governance, and navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments.
APPLY FOR KPMG ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE LEAD ROLE
Job Summary
Position: Ethics and Compliance Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: KPMG Nigeria
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery of whistleblowing and ethics hotline services for clients.
- Ensuring compliance with KPMG policies, Nigerian regulations, and international standards, including ISO 37002.
- Managing ethics line operators and supervising case intake, investigations, reporting, and operational processes.
- Reviewing call records and case documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinating monthly and quarterly client reports.
- Supporting client onboarding while ensuring alignment with internal compliance procedures.
- Overseeing administrative and operational activities within the ethics unit.
- Conducting research on ethics, governance, and compliance trends.
- Preparing and delivering ethics awareness presentations and training sessions.
- Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management.
- Ensuring adherence to Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and confidentiality requirements.
- Performing other responsibilities assigned by the unit.
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree or HND in a relevant discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interviewing, analytical, and investigative skills.
- Ability to identify trends and produce actionable reports.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience managing teams and working in client-facing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following will have an added advantage:
- Fluency in English and at least one Nigerian language (Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo).
- Knowledge of ISO 37002 or other compliance and whistleblowing frameworks.
- Demonstrated success in business development and revenue generation.
Why Join KPMG Nigeria?
Working with KPMG Nigeria offers professionals the opportunity to:
- Build a career with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
- Work on high-impact ethics and compliance projects.
- Collaborate with diverse organizations across multiple industries.
- Gain exposure to global governance and regulatory best practices.
- Contribute to strengthening corporate integrity and accountability.
APPLY FOR KPMG ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE LEAD ROLE
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through KPMG Nigeria’s official recruitment portal before the application deadline.
