Verification Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy, and highly organized Verification Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) and pre-employment verification checks on all prospective employees to ensure that the information provided during recruitment is accurate, complete, and authentic.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and pre-employment verification checks on all prospective employees.
• Verify candidates’ personal information, residential addresses, contact details, and next-of-kin information.
• Authenticate educational qualifications, professional certifications, employment history, and references.
• Conduct identity verification using valid identification documents and other approved verification methods.
• Carry out residential address verification and other background checks where required.
• Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, falsified documents, or potential red flags in candidates’ records.
• Contact previous employers, referees, institutions, and other relevant sources to validate information provided by candidates.
• Prepare and submit accurate verification reports to the Line Manager, highlighting findings and outstanding issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date verification tracker and ensure all checks are completed within stipulated timelines.
• Ensure the secure handling, storage, and confidentiality of candidates’ personal information.
• Follow established company policies and applicable data protection requirements in conducting verification checks.

Requirements

• A minimum of HND/Bachelor’s degree inBusiness Administration, Criminology, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in background verification, recruitment, HR operations, investigation, or a related role.
• Knowledge of KYC procedures, identity verification, and background screening processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies in documents and information.
• Excellent communication, record-keeping, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital record management.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple verification requests.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and investigation
• Organisation and time management
• Effective communication
• Professional judgement

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Training, Career growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

Work Location: In person