Nigeria Machine Tools Limited NMTL factory is located on a 110 hectare industrial site in Osogbo town, capital of Osun state, South West Nigeria (about 300km north east of Lagos). The facility consists of 4 assembly and heavy machine shops, 3 light machine shops, and a foundry with independent pattern and casting shops and a dedicated training school. A resi...
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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional to join our organization as the Group Head for Audit, Legal, and Compliance
In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the company's audit, legal, and compliance functions across various business units and geographies.
Your primary focus will be to ensure that the organization operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, while effectively managing risks and safeguarding the company's reputation.
Responsibilities
Manage all corporate litigations and legal risks across the group.
Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements and all legal documents.
Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
Manage the performance of internal audits and external audits of suppliers
Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
Draft, modify and implement company policies.
Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR department to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
Monitor compliance, licensing, and company secretarial requirements of the group.
Perform detailed research on legal matters and bring up recommendations for improved performance.
Liaise with Regulators as well as internal business divisions to ensure a sound understanding of compliance requirements, and governance issues and advise management of emerging compliance issues thus guiding the group in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law or related discipline with 15 years of hands-on experience as head of legal /regulatory compliance in a significant manufacturing concern.
Work experience in an internal audit environment
Admission into Bar and the ability to think outside the box and demonstrate commercial application of legal knowledge are necessary.
In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations.
Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
An analytical mind able to "see" the complexities of procedures and regulations.
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