Senior Audit and Risk Compliance (Female) at IT Horizons Limited

Location: Gbagada, Lagos

Job Description

• As a Senior Audit & Risk Management Officer (SARMO) you will be responsible to provides critical support to the Director, and to Internal Audit and risk office.
• In the provision of Risk Management and Internal Audit Services, helping accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• You will be required to monitor and oversee all aspects of the auditing process while ensuring they are functioning with accuracy and compliance.
• Your contribution will help us maintain high quality audits and make better strategic decisions for our business plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessment and identify controls in the place to mitigate risks
• Be responsible for regular update of the Risk Register and follow with respective stakeholders on Risk closure within timeframe
• Assess, evaluate, and promote compliance to internal policies
• Plan and execute financials, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits
• Work with external auditors during statutory Audit and provide feedback on their performances
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate the adequacy of process design in meeting business and control objectives.
• Perform special investigations when necessary to safeguard firm assets
• Follow up on the continuous implementation of ISO standards within the organization.
• Organize relevant training and awareness sessions for other team members in the Business Assurance units or other departments
• Drive implementation of the Unit’s strategic initiatives and other ad-hoc assignments that may be required by the Audit Manager/ Senior Management.
• Conduct periodic spot checks in line with agreed spot check plan or as instructed by the Audit Manager
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management

Requirements

• University Degree in a relevant discipline
• Master’s Degree from a recognized University will be an advantage.
• Membership of professional management associations such as ICAN OR ACCA or other internationally recognized professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.