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The Head of Internal Control will oversee the supervision and Implementation of all Internal Control activities company-wide, coordinating and ensuring that the company’s policies are Qbeing adhered to across all departments and their employees

As you oversee the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation; You will also supervise compilation of departmental needs for input into the overall corporate budget, and monitor expenditures of the department to conform to budgetary requirements

The ideal candidate would be someone who can demonstrate thought leadership by providing overall leadership to Internal Control subordinates and manage the day-to-day activities of the department. As Head of internal Control, you will be responsible for continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Control department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Internal Control Activities
• Monitor organizational operational activities to ensure compliance with agreed policies and procedures
• Review organizational processes and procedures for obsolescence and update accordingly based on management approval
• Conduct special audits and investigations as required.
• Review bank reconciliation statements including verification of COT and other charges.
• Prepare timely audit reports for Executive Management and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation
• Supervise compilation of departmental needs for input into the overall corporate budget.
• Monitor expenditures of the department to conform to budgetary requirements
• Provide overall leadership to Internal Control subordinates and manage the day-to-day activities of the department
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Control department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports on the activities of the Internal Control Department for board and management decision-making
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD 

Key Performance Indicators

• Internal customer satisfaction
• Cost efficiency of the department (measured by variance between department’s actual expenditure compared to budgeted expenditure)  
• Accuracy and timeliness of Audit Reports.
• Appropriate use of technological tools such as Navision by the department for internal control activities
• Timely update of organizational policies and procedures based on management approval.
• Timely review of Bank Reconciliation statements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of management reports

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any discipline from a reputable tertiary institution
• Professional or post-graduate qualification in Audit, Internal Control or Business Process Re-engineering will be an advantage.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience of which at least three (3) must have been at a management level with significant exposure to internal control
• Advanced knowledge of internal control and internal audit processes and activities
• In-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
• The ability demonstrate excellent thought leadership and  people management skills
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Good administration and organisation skills

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The Head of the Legal Department will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel on handling litigation and other legal matters involving the company. As an experienced commercial lawyer, you will develop and modify policies and procedures. This includes the drafting, reviewing, or revising of various company documents. to conform to legal requirements and current legislatives according to the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

As a thought leader, you would be responsible to provide overall guidance, leadership support and direction to the legal team and assign tasks and monitor them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results.

As the focal leader of the Legal Team, you will also be required to participate in complex legal projects and serve as the liaison between the Company and its external legal advisers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Oversight

• Provide legal advice and opinions on company operations.
• Review company policies and procedures for compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure legal documentation of transactions.
• Prepare, vet, execute and perfect legal agreements, deeds and other legal documents.
• Procure consents, approvals and permits from relevant Government agencies and bodies.
• Liaise with external solicitors and court attendants on court cases and litigations.
• Provide legal support on insurance matters.
• Negotiate tenancies and other property matters. 

Company Secretariat

• Convene Board, Members, Management and Allied Committee meetings.
• Prepare notices, minutes and resolutions passed at meetings
• Follow-up on key decisions, next steps and outcomes from meetings.
• Maintain key documents from board meetings such as Statutory Books, Registers, Minute books, etc.
• File statutory and other relevant returns at the Corporate Affairs Commission and other Government agencies.
• Liaise with Shareholders, Directors, Auditors, the Company's Bankers, Corporate Affairs Commission and other Government Agencies.

General Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and direction to subordinates
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates and monitor them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports on the activities of the department for board and management decision-making
• Manage the human and material resources of the department to optimize performance and enhance output
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the MD

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university
• Post graduate degree in any law related discipline
• Professional certification in Law will be preferred
• Minimum of ten years post call experience of which at least four (4) years must be at management level
• Extensive exposure to a wide range of commercial, regulatory and arbitration matters and involvement in dispute resolution
• Understanding of international and local commercial Laws and ability to apply such laws to various business cases demonstrating your understanding of their complexities  
• Strong thought leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong leadership, coaching and supervisory skills
• High sense of integrity, accountability and responsibility