Risk & Compliance Officer at Sahara Group

Job Identification: 31
Location: Ijora, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Develop risk management framework, strategies and conduct company-wide and project specific risk assessments.
• Manage the documentation and evaluation of organization processes, reporting findings back to management regarding possible improvements and corrections.
• Ensure adequacy of business and asset Insurance covers and make business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for any negative events.
• Develop framework for the standardization of all processes and ensure appropriate monitoring and follow up on key initiatives.
• Implement efficient internal control processes and regulatory compliance.
• Tax and Regulatory Affairs – Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.
• Provide regular periodic assessment reports to executive management, with recommendations on processes to strengthen internal controls, including memoranda on audit tests and findings
• Collaborate with the Credit committee to ensure Credit control (Receivables, staff float outstanding).
• Monitor the asset disposal bidding process.
• Reviewing the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.
• Supervise quarterly physical stock count for all locations
• Investigate any issue as may be required by the Management.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years work experience (Post NYSC)
• A professional accounting certification (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA or CIMA)
• A professional certification in Risk Management will be an added advantage
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills and a good eye for detail.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence people;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs;
• Ability to understand broad business issues.
• Leadership skills and Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management
• Understanding of current global trends in risk management.
• Conversant with all relevant financial laws and external regulations as well as audit standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate a pro-active ability to accurately identify problems and risks to systematically and logically analyse information and propose solutions