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Sinazo Njonga

@sinazonjonga

KYC/AML compliance officer specializing in onboarding, risk profiling, and due diligence.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can strengthen KYC/AML controls, lead risk-based onboarding and due diligence, and collaborate with Compliance/MLRO teams. I want a compliance-focused environment that supports continuous improvement and clear accountability.

I’m a CIS KYC Officer with deep experience across KYC/AML, FICA compliance, and fund/investor onboarding. I’m known for evaluating financial, legal, and reputation risks while ensuring processes stay within regulatory and company requirements.

In my current role at Apex Group Limited, I act as a compliance point person for regulatory queries and manage ongoing KYC reviews in line with the RMCP. I identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) through document analysis, prepare CDD/EDD reports when required, and drive remedial action for non-compliance.

Previously as a KYC/AML Specialist, I led onboarding for South African and foreign entities, trusts, unit trusts, estates, minors, and individual clients. I performed sanctions and PEP screening, escalated medium/high-risk PEP findings to the MLRO, handled outstanding documentation follow-ups, and supported business improvements through re-engineering of onboarding and reporting flows.

I bring strong foundations from Operational Risk and Compliance roles, including identity verification, AML monitoring, FICA/FAIS controls, POPIA requirements, suspicious transaction reporting, and process alignment with AML legislation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

CIS KYC Officer

Apex Group Limited

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Evaluate financial, legal, and reputation risks by reviewing investors for FICA compliance and ongoing RMCP requirements. Serve as a point of contact for regulatory and compliance queries, preparing CDD/EDD reports and reporting non-compliance with recommended remedial actions.

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KYC/AML Specialist

Apex Group Limited

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Led client onboarding and ensured KYC/AML, FATCA/CRS, and related regulatory deadlines were met in line with RMCP. Conducted financial crime screening, managed UBO determination and investor documentation follow-ups, and collaborated with Compliance and MLRO on escalations.

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FICA/KYC Administrator

Woolworths Financial Services

Feb 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 10 months)

Performed FICA/FAIS and AML/KYC controls by verifying customer identity and financial information and reviewing compliance with established policies and procedures. Reported suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre, supported KYC document capturing, and conducted sample audits to monitor control efficiency.

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Fraud & Verification Specialist

RCS Group

Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Supported fraud prevention and detection by monitoring customer and transactional records to identify unauthorized activity and fraudulent accounts. Generated suspicious activity and risk management reports, communicated fraud alerts to relevant teams, and maintained confidentiality during investigations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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BSI Experian

Generic Management Course, Management

Completed a Generic Management Course from BSI Experian in 2022.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology logoCT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

National Diploma, Human Resources Management

Completed a National Diploma in Human Resources Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, graduating in 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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