Associate, Audit & Risk Management at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Babban Gona Agricultural Franchise is a financially sustainable, high impact and highly scalable social enterprise, which is part-owned by the farmers it serves. Babban Gona is an innovative model designed to serve the bottom of the pyramid and transform agriculture into a job-creation engine. Through this agricultural franchise, Babban Gona offers a suite of services to smallholder farmers, helping them to overcome the challenges of fragmentation and low economies of scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate, Audit & Risk Management

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate, Risk Management to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the risk management function and ensuring that our company operates within acceptable risk levels.
• The Associate, Risk Management will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that may impact the organization's operations and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluations to identify potential operational, financial, legal, and strategic risks. Provide recommendations on risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish risk management frameworks, including the development of risk registers, risk appetite statements, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Monitor and analyse key risk indicators and report on risk trends to senior management, highlighting potential areas of concern and recommending appropriate actions.
• Support the implementation of risk mitigation plans, including the identification and monitoring of controls and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assist in the development and delivery of risk management training and awareness programs to enhance risk awareness and promote a risk-aware culture within the organization.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as insurance providers and regulatory agencies, to manage insurance coverage and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in risk management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the investigation of incidents and near-misses, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls. 
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager) are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management, preferably in the agricultural or technology industry.
• Strong understanding of audit & risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the agritech industry.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing risk registers, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and develop appropriate risk responses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross effectively-functional teams and communicate risk-related information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using risk management tools and software applications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Residency in Kaduna, Kano or Abuja is preferred.

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities. 

Unlocking Potential of Team Members:

• Extensive experience and passion for coaching mentoring a team. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.