Enterprise Risk Management and Control Officer at Oando

The Enterprise Risk Management and Control Officer's primary responsibility is to facilitate the achievement of the function’s objectives by participating in the execution of risk management plans and projects and new business opportunity data gathering and reviews.

This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day tasks and activities of the department to achieve the group’s corporate strategy and business objectives. This is achieved by conducting periodic and continuous independent risk assessments and evaluations, control reviews of the adequacy of business processes and controls as well as level of compliance with company policies and procedures.

Major Responsibility Area

• Participate in the identification and evaluation of business risks associated with strategic and operational objectives of the organization.
• Executes activities within the annual risk management plan and address risk exposures within the organization.
• Ensure proper documentation of risk work papers, findings and recommendations in accordance with the methodology.
• Participate in the execution of risk reviews and ensure efficient and effective execution of annual ERM plan.
• Ensure reports are timely, accurate, objective and constructive.
• Ensure compliance with applicable task methodology and provide improvement input to the overall methodology where noted.
• Monitor compliance with the laid down policies, processes and procedures.
• Review systems and procedures across all business areas and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate.
• Attend to day-to-day operational issues within the department.
• Conduct confidential investigations on control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time.
• Perform other activities as assigned by Superiors

Job Specification

• First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related area.
• 3 - 5 years cognate work experience in a structured business environment with at least three-year experience in review of business processes, risks, internal controls and financial statements.
• ACA/ACCA/CIA membership and exam status will be added advantage
• Big 4 audit firm experience required
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry
• Knowledge of business process, risks and internal controls
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Framework
• High level of self-motivation, determination and confidence in your abilities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear logical thinking.
• A keen interest in the oil and gas and financial system combined with excellent commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, and the willingness to put in the extra hours when needed.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel. PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality of audit documentation and work papers
• Timeliness of work done/investigations
• Quality and timeliness of review reports and updates