Develop and implement a robust risk management framework.
Conduct risk assessments across departments to identify potential threats to business continuity.
Analyze financial, operational, legal, and strategic risks affecting the company.
Design and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce business exposure.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with risk policies.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk controls and update strategies accordingly.
Implement the design and maintenance of controls and the risk and control framework
Provide leadership and direction in communicating and monitoring internal Control policies, practices, programs, and processes across the company.
Review and test existing internal controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively to prevent fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
Monitoring controls and implementing necessary changes to maintain a strong control environment across the company.
Report deficiencies in control to Finance Director and Management.
Designs and implements the right delegations of authority and the design of processes aimed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of business objectives
Maintains the delegation of authority documentation
Defines internal control structures on new business developments (new flows and route-to-markets)
Challenges and supports the business on governance and control issues
Implements solutions on weaknesses identified during group / or external Audits
The Person Must
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have the ability to pay attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role.
Qualifications
B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related field.
Professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.