Risk and Compliance Executive at Tenece Professional Services Limited

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit Activities:

• Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans covering all departments and verticals
• Conduct periodic audits of IT and production processes for sachet water, bottled water, dispenser water, and sanitary products.
• Examine financial records, stock reports, expense claims, procurement procedures, and inventory controls.
• Verify accuracy of financial and operational reporting, including cost of goods sold and overhead allocations.
• Evaluate internal control adequacy across departments including Procurement, Production, Warehousing, Sales, and HR.
• Investigate discrepancies, irregularities, and potential fraud, and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Control Monitoring:

• Monitor compliance with internal policies, SOPs, ISO standards, health and safety regulations, and statutory requirements (e.g., Tax, Labor laws, NAFDAC, SON).
• Evaluate adherence to hygiene and quality control procedures, especially in water and personal care product lines.
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of environmental and HSE compliance programs within the plant.
• Ensure all company departments operate within defined internal control procedures.

Risk Management:

• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks across the company’s operations.
• Assess and rank risks based on likelihood, severity/impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in risk assessments for new lines/products or process changes

Process Improvement:

• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve internal controls.
• Work with departments to optimize workflows and improve process standardization.
• Recommend control activities and build control environments processes to close gaps and lapses.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions.
• Report audit outcomes to senior management with emphasis on material, quality, financial and process control weaknesses and compliance lapses.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and verify improvement plan for closure.

Requirements

• Canidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or internal control.