Verification Officer Job at Careers Verified

Careers Verified go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market.

We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Verification Officer
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Verification Officer to join our team in Abuja.
• As a Verification Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of candidate backgrounds, documents, and credentials.
• You will maintain confidentiality, generate progress reports, and develop verification strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of background check information
• Generate timely progress reports of verification activities
• Manage verification budgeting for clients
• Process background check documentation according to unit SOPs
• Conduct telephone interviews and internet-based research to verify employment, education, and professional license information
• Perform online certificate verification and KYC/CDD documentation review
• Notify hiring managers of the outcome of background verification exercises
• Handle individual verification and document validation
• Develop and maintain strategies and tools for various verification dimensions
• Provide reports on certificate verification as requested by the supervisor
• Conduct fraud investigations and data entry for outsourced staff information
• Run discreet checks on in-house employees

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in verification or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary
N70,000 - N80,000 monthly