Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance Business Partner at Saroafrica International Limited

Saroafrica International Limited (‘Saro’) is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saro has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saro’s is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saro is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant. This role is intended for Saro Oil Palm.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance Business Partner

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties / Responsibilities
Audit:

• Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
• Develop Internal Audit Strategic Plan for the SBU
• Monitor and test corrective actions from prior audits
• Provide support to the Company’s independent auditors
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Compliance:

• Continuous monitoring of business activities to ensure compliance with company Policies, Processes, Guidelines and Governance framework
• Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
• Advise Management on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.

Risk Management:

• Execute Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management included in the annual ARCG plan
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Develop, enhance, and apply procedures and approach to Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management execution in the business and seek to identify new potential gaps in the business.
• Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, resolutions & updates to Business Management & Board Committees in respect of Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management issues.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Second Class Upper in any Course from a reputable university
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• 1-5 Years cumulative experience in as an internal control personnel in either Agro - ailled or Manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35yrs old.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2022.