Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance Business Partner (Edo) 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). Saroafrica is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saroafrica is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance Business Partner

Location: Urhonigbe, Edo

Job Summary

• The Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance (ARCG) Business Partner is charged with the responsibility of increasing the operational efficiency of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), by preventing fraud and eliminating wastages.
• He/ She manages and reports on the implementation and findings on the SBU’s risk management and compliance frameworks by planning, execution, preparation of quality Internal Audit, Compliance review & Risk management programs in the SBU.
• He/ She will coordinate the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures established by the agencies that regulate the company.

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.
• 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
• Minimum of 5 Years cumulative experience as an internal control personnel
• Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Innovative Leadership
• Time Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
• Networks and Alliances
• Managerial Leadership/Talent Management Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation Skills

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2023.