Head, Risk Management at Andersen

Job Summary

Our client, an indigenous agricultural commodity trading company is looking to hire a suitable candidate to head the risk management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and directing business analysis, risk modelling, and loss prevention programs and oversee all aspects of an organization’s risk management function. In addition, manage corporate functions with major organizational impact, and regularly evaluate risks faced by the organization and its overall risk profile with a particular focus on process control.

Responsibilities

• Exercise the leadership in collaboration within the business to execute vision and direction for risk management across the company ensuring the risk framework and function is proportionate to the scale and complexity of the activities undertaken by the company. 
• Manage continuous reviews of the entity’s risk management policy and framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose. 
• Deliver high-level reporting on risk management to the Managing Director and the Board in executive management and governance committees.
• Lead a cohesive and collaborative stakeholders/team to ensure effective and efficient risk oversight and foster a high-performing and engaged group of individuals. 
• Initiate development activities to enhance the capability of the organization to harness opportunities through effective risk management readiness through communication and training programs, performance measurement and other change management programs. 
• Ensure that no actions are taken that will significantly impact the company's risk profile or cause management to act outside the risk appetite and tolerance of the company.
• Lead the development of a risk appetite framework. 
• Facilitate risk reviews and assessments for key initiatives or projects that cross multiple functions, or departments, and may materially impact the company.
• Assess and communicate information regarding business risks with functions across the organization. 

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance or any related course.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8-10 years in internal auditing, preferably in the agro-trading and Export industry. 
• Professional certification like CIA, ICAN, ACA, CISA or CPA is compulsory.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Compliance and high level of integrity
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Risk management.
• Continuous learning and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, continuous learning and adaptability.