Job Opportunities at Saroafrica International Limited

Job Summary

• The Legal and Governance Officer (LGO) is responsible for caring out delegated tasks in ensuring that SARO SBUs operate in a legal and ethical manner while achieving their business objectives.
• The LGO will perform legal and governance support services to the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) on policies, guidelines, litigations; prepare and review contract documents and agreements between the SBUs and third parties in the course of their businesses while ensuring that companies are in compliance with statutes and regulations from the regulatory bodies.
• The LGO is also responsible for ensuring that all the activities, transactions and operations of the SBUs are done in line with the applicable laws and monitoring internal governance in the SBUs.

Duties / Responsibilities
Commercial Legal Service:

• Work with Head Legal to manage all Company’s real estate/landed properties – ensure payment of relevant charges, perfection and registration of title for company properties.
• Research on commercial legal advice and solution for different aspects of the business
• Review documents and agreements for all SBUs
• Serves as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.
• Keep company's legal records of commercial agreements, permits, licenses and legal transactions with third parties and notify the Head Legal for prompt renewal of expired contracts.
• Maintain company's intellectual property rights and trademarks – ensure prompt notification of renewals

Corporate Legal Services

• Review and provide strategic legal advice on documents and issues for all SBU’s
• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain all company’s corporate books and registers – perform periodic due diligence on operating and non-operating companies, ensure compliance with all returns due to CAC.
• Liaise with Company secretary to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining a functional Company Secretariat Keep abreast and review of all relevant statutory laws, regulations, regulatory developments and industry initiatives applicable to Saro Group & SBUs, advise management accordingly and ensure compliance.

Dispute Resolution:

• Manage litigation and liaise with external lawyers, review progress of anticipated and outstanding litigation.
• Review ongoing staff cases and advice management accordingly.
• Provide advice on a case-by-case basis on how to manage the cases and claims by third parties. Negotiate with third parties to prevent unwarranted claims.

Governance:

• Ensure strict implementation of Corporate Governance Framework and DOA in line with CAMA 2020
• Monitor compliance with Internal Governance Framework with weekly reporting.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Upper Degree in Law at both University and the Nigerian Law School.
• 2-3 years relevant experience.
• Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).

Required Skills / Abilities:

• 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.
• Age Requirement: 25 - 30 years old.

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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 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 & 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 approach to Internal audits, Compliance review & 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 & 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.

Requirements

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
• Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).

Required Skills / Abilities:

• 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.
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years old.