Risk Officer at Emeraldzone Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS)

Emeraldzone Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS), provides Business Advisory, Human Capital Interventions, Marketing Communication, Sales Capability Development and other broad Capacity Building Solutions among others, specific to each client’s peculiar needs, to stand them out in their industry. We focus on Organization, People, Process and Technology to advance our outputs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Officer to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, financial, compliance, and business risks across the organization.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business continuity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate risks that may impact the organization's operations, finances, reputation, and compliance obligations.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate identified risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and prepare risk reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with departments to identify potential risk exposures and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate risk incidents, control breaches, and operational failures, and recommend preventive measures.
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain risk registers and track risk mitigation plans.
• Provide risk awareness training and guidance to employees.
• Monitor emerging risks and industry trends that may affect business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance, or Internal Control.
• Prior experience in an Audit Firm is highly desirable.
• Experience in Finance and Accounting functions will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Good understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: hr@emeraldzone.com.ng using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Immediate employment.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.