Jobs at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Summary

• The Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance (ARCG) Business Partner is charged with the responsibility of increasing the operational efficiency of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), by preventing fraud and eliminating wastages. He/ She manages and reports on the
• implementation and findings on the SBU’s risk management and compliance frameworks by planning, execution, preparation of quality Internal Audit, Compliance review & Risk management programs in the SBU. He/ She will coordinate the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures established by the agencies that regulate the company.

Duties / Responsibilities
Audit:

• Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
• Develop an Internal Audit Strategic Plan for the SBU
• Monitor and test corrective actions from prior audits
• Provide support to the Company’s independent auditors
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Compliance:

• Continuous monitoring of business activities to ensure compliance with company Policies, Processes, Guidelines and Governance framework
• Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
• Advise Management on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
• Risk Management
• Execute Internal audits, Compliance review and risk management included in the annual ARCG plan
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Develop, enhance, and apply procedures and approaches to Internal audits, Compliance review and risk management execution in the business and seek to identify new potential gaps in the business.
• Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, resolutions & updates to Business Management and board Committees in respect of Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management issues.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
• Advise Management on the implementation or operation of compliance programs

Risk Management:

• Execute Internal audits, Compliance review and risk management included in the annual ARCG plan
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Develop, enhance, and apply procedures and approaches to Internal audits, Compliance review, and risk management execution in the business and seek to identify new potential gaps in the business.
• Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, resolutions & updates to Business Management and board Committees in respect of Internal audits, Compliance review and risk management issues.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a second Class upper in any course from a reputable university
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 Years cumulative experience as an internal control personnel
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years old
• Innovative Leadership
• Time Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
• Networks and Alliances
• Managerial Leadership/Talent Management Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation Skills

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Job Description

• The Procurement Assistant Officer is expected to lead the procurement effort at the Farmer-facing Local Buying Agent and Farm Gate tiers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaises with the key suppliers to determine the adequacy of available resources.
• To provide direction and inspirational leadership for the team; security & labour as a part of his responsibilities
• Discharge stock within 24 hours of arrival at WH, and gets reports ready within 24hours of discharge
• Manages the interface between the company and Key Suppliers to deepen relationship and resolution of supplier conflicts timely
• Provides regular and accurate information on crop flow & Farm activity, competitors' activity and data on volume of commodity traded in specified zones
• Directs and Coordinates the activities of key suppliers through Daily Feedback and Weekly Reports
• Should know the Buying Agents for various Commodities in Nigeria mainly Rice, Soybean and Sesame
• All agreed Reports must be updated on daily basis
• Should be tested towards the Procurement Knowledge for Key Growing Areas, Key Buying Processes and the Value Drivers

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of an OND in Any field
• Minimum of 5yrs working experience as a Procurement Officer of Agricultural produce, raw materials, and finished food products.

Competencies Required:

• Proactive self-starter
• Integrity & independent mind, and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
• Age Requirement: 28 – 38 Years.