Head, Internal Control and Risk Manager at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Control and Risk Manager

Location: Lagos
Type: Full time

Job Summary

The job holder will formulate and execute company control processes, and complete periodic revenue assurance checks inline with defined organization risk assessments.
Responsibilities include providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and the strength of internal control.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff recruiting and development, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting
Design, implement and lead a global risk management strategy for the organization
Lead Internal Audit’s annual planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the company
Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and business satisfaction
Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management
Continual drive for enhanced efficiency and client service (internal and external) in all Risk and Compliance processes
Meet regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities
Responsibility for updating and maintaining all policies on risk and compliance
Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention
Perform internal controls assessments of acquired companies or joint venture projects and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies
Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues leveraging the Audit Committee, if necessary
Actively participate in executive management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans
Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function
Oversee Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis
Maintain audit technology platform leveraging support from the information systems group as needed
Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work
Serve as the key point person on all regulatory exams and other third-party

Requirements

Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar role. MBA or Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years’ cumulative work experience in a similar role in the financial servicing industry
Professional Membership: ICAN, ACCA, ACA is required
Excellent knowledge of generally accepted Auditing Standards
Good knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
Effective communication and planning and time management
Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
Critical thinking and analysis, tenacity, ethics and human relations skills
Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software)