Corporate Governance - Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 125-NIG00168
Department: Assurance

Job Profile

• The candidate will function as a Manager specializing in Corporate Governance and Compliance Services, as part of PwC Nigeria’s Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team.
• He/She will lead the delivery of Corporate Governance solutions to a diverse range of clients in various industry sectors, and work with PwC teams both within and outside GRC to develop tailored Corporate Governance solutions for clients

Roles & Responsibilities

• Leading teams and delivery of governance related projects of varying complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects in line with required standards.
• Lead corporate governance projects such as Board and Individual Directors’ Assessments; corporate governance audits/reviews; corporate governance due diligence; development of corporate governance training materials, and induction packs, etc.
• Lead effectiveness reviews of corporate governance systems, and benchmarking against applicable regulatory standards and international leading practices.
• Providing recommendations to ultimately improve entity-wide governance policies/processes and practices, and aid the development of a sound ethical and compliance culture within the organization.
• Develop and implement robust corporate governance structures, frameworks and policies to support organisations seeking to improve their effectiveness and establish a culture of sound ethical practices.
• Develop corporate governance training materials, facilitate corporate governance training, and Board induction programs.
• Review, analyse and advise on new and evolving regulations, and their potential impact/ implications for entity governance in various respective sectors.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with existing and potential clients, stakeholders, members of the C-Suite and Directors.
• Engage in business development activities and initiatives.
• Develop thought leadership in corporate governance for companies across various industries.
• Play a key role in people development activities (coaching/ mentoring) for less experienced team members and play a key role in attracting and retaining talent to build the team as the business grows.
• Promote the Governance team within PwC in order to encourage collaboration and increase internal leads.
• Support in new client acquisitions, mining and servicing existing client relationships.

Experience & Requirement

• Minimum of a first degree in any discipline is required (Qualifications in law or membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (Nigeria or United Kingdom) would be an added advantage).
• Experience in a consulting firm and/or industry.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a corporate governance/corporate legal/company secretarial services role, with at least 2 years in at management level.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance practices and the Nigerian regulatory environment
• Experience with developing corporate governance solutions.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with C-Level client stakeholders.
• Experience in business development and relationship building.
• Strong IT Skills and technical depth.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meeting client expectations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (presentation & facilitation).
• Project management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects.
• Demonstrable creativity and innovation.