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: Risk Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Implement and communicate the company’s risk management and internal control policies and objectives
• Work with Management in integrating risk management policies and practices into the strategic plans of the group and its entities
• Assist in developing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies for the organisation’s critical risk areas Work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
• Monitor activities of all business units to ensure compliance with internal control and risk management policies
• Facilitate company-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risk areas across the organisation
• Prepare periodic risk assessment reports for Management
• Ensure effective alignment between the enterprise risk management process and the internal audit process
• Conduct periodic risk management education and training
• Coordinate the compilation and continuous review of a detailed transaction process flow for all key activities in the organisation and define control measures to ensure compliance
• Review transaction processes
• Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
• Evaluate risks in operational activities
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure processes and risk guidelines are in place, and are adhered to in order to safeguard assets and the brand equity of the Group
• Prepare reports and advise units and committees on departure from policies, procedures, and other exceptions
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory instruments, codes of practice, and organisation policies, and ensure adherence
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance) MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, in relevant experience of which at least two (2) years must have been spent in a similar role in the financial services industry  
• Chartered membership of ICAN/ ACCA is required
• Good knowledge of risk management principles and practices with a required knowledge of audit techniques and methods required
• Communication & Presentation and report writing skills
• Negotiation working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite & the Internet
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices and knowledge of Assets and Liabilities Management (ALM)
• Knowledge of the GAAP/IFRS and good understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles and ability to analyse financial data
• In-depth understanding of the organisation’s business issues with good ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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