Head of Risk Management & Compliance at We Outsource Africa

Outsource Africa is a recruitment agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are specialists in recruiting talents and understand the effort it takes to find the right talent. From our screening / profiling of candidates to final selection, we are with you every step of the way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Risk Management & Compliance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
As part of an executive management team, the head risk management and compliance will have interaction with various members of a company, both senior and junior. The job description should include:

• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
• Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company
• Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the company's previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements
• Establishing the level of risk the company are willing to take
• Preparing risk management and insurance budgets
• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)
• Explaining the external risk posed by corporate governance to stakeholders
• Creating business continuity plans to limit risks
• Implementing health and safety measures, and purchasing insurance
• Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors
• Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims
• Reviewing any new major contracts or internal business proposals
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND
• Must have a minimum of 7 years experience in a Agro  Business Admin / Finance / Economics Statistics/Law
• Must be able to design and implement overall risk management processes.
• Must have strong analytical evaluation, planning and organizational skills with strong written communication skills
• Ability to understand the business and market environment in Lagos.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the applied "Job Title" as the subject of the email.