Jobs at IT Horizons Limited

Job Summary

To execute the strategic plan of the Organization

Job Description

• Contribute to the development, preparation and review of ITH corporate and business strategies and plans, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as necessary, ensuring a robust strategy and Policy framework.
• Coordinate and manage annual budgeting process utilizing the company’s proprietary software and in line with standard procedures and company policies to ensure that budget control is implemented in line with the vision and aspirations of IT Horizons.
• Coordinate weekly, monthly, Quarterly, and half-year business review meetings as well as strategy retreats and prepare minutes of these minutes for timely presentation to all stakeholders.
• Provide insight relating to business expansion, New product development, market entry, marketing and communications as well as public relations in line with corporate strategy.
• Prepare Board Documents and monthly profitability Report for executive management by gathering and extracting business and financial information from departmental reports
• Providing oversight in the documentation and presentation of performance reports and benchmarking activities,
• Provide business Intelligence through research and data analysis to support management decision making and service improvement.
• Be responsible for the accurate collection, analysis, reporting and storage of performance data and other strategic information in conjunction with Line manager.
• Support the monthly, Quarterly and annual review of performance indicators and agree collection methodologies with multi-functional teams.
• Undertake audit checks of performance data and where necessary, co-ordinate external validation checks.
• Research emerging trends, developments and best practice in technology and related services, translating these into new products, improvement in existing products and services, operational procedures, guidance, and policy statements as appropriate.
• Work with key operational units to ensure strategic alignment, business efficiency, resource allocation, internal capacity building etc. are effected.
• Oversee Strategic Partnerships in line with standard procedures and assess same to ensure that ITH maximizes benefits from its partners, and existing ones are renewed based on laid down parameters.
• Coordinate routine competitor analysis to understand where the organization stands in relation to the external environment and always ensure competitive advantage.
• Coordinate industry research which leads to the development of thought leadership articles that can engage target audience and return leads on organization’s owned media.
• Manage the strategy & research Team and carry out other assignments as assigned by Line manager.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's and Master's Degree with 5-7 years experience.

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Job Brief / Summary

• As Head Risk & Compliance Officer will be responsible for providing an objective and quality view on the activities of IT Horizons & Zojatech, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of control, safety and governance processes.
• To minimize exposure to potential risk and mitigate impact on business performance by establishing and implementing a robust enterprise risk and safety management framework to help the business achieve its strategic objectives.
• We are looking to fill the role of a Head Risk & Compliance Officer (HRCO) to ensure our business processes and procedures conform to regulatory expectations. The HRCO will manage our Internal Audit & Risk compliance team by planning, overseeing, and organizing all operational activities.
• The role requires an experienced person to develop and introduce effective controls for tracking and documenting regulatory risks.
• The successful candidate will build and keep a strong framework to guarantee that the company is compliant on all regulatory matters.
• In addition, he or she will ensure that breaches and incidents are properly monitored, managed, and documented.
• The Head Risks and Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring an effective internal compliance framework is in place and ensure that the company chosen risk management model is being fully implemented in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance within the company to ensure our operational and financial systems and processes are in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Establish standards and implement procedures to ensure that our compliance programs are effective in identifying, preventing, and addressing non-compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring market conditions and making recommendations for strategic changes in business operations based on emerging risks.
• Implementing internal controls such as policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Regularly auditing company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Assessing company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensuring all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Plan and coordinate regulatory risk assessments to recommend business operation improvements to the top management.
• Monitor and analyse deficiencies and irregularities to provide effective solutions.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies to ensure the company complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Organize and supervise activities of our compliance department.
• Develop and oversee compliance training for the management and employees.
• Report key concerns and violations to the stakeholders.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related discipline.
• MBA or related master’s degree is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Association of Certified & Chartered Accountants(ACCA) and/or Certified InformationSystems Auditor (CISA) Knowledge of policies and process of ISO 27001 & 9001, Person that has implemented, maintained, and supported an ISO 27001 program.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years hands-oncore experience.
• 8+ years of experience within Internal Auditing & Risk Compliance at Managerial level and 3 years at Management/ Senior Officer level.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Detailed knowledge of the industry and applicable laws
• Remarkable organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to form, mentor, and manage efficient teams.
• Member of any relevant Professional body will be an advantage.

To perform the role successfully, the candidate should have the following competencies:

• Core Technical –Utilizing business knowledge, understanding and using technology, complying with and applying appropriate Risk Management methodologies, Applying high professional standards.
• Service Excellence–Serving the Bank and retaining the respect of other departments.
• Management Effectiveness –Making decisions, implementing, following through and managing the risk department.
• Leadership Effectiveness–Creating a vision, developing commitment, achieving results and team playing.

Application Closing Date

• 30th December, 2023.