Business Risk and Control Manager

Purpose of the Job

• To monitor internal control processes laid down by management and independently appraise all controls within stores, procurement, production, loading and packing areas of the organization.
  
  

The Job

• Develop and implement a robust risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across departments to identify potential threats to business continuity.
• Analyze financial, operational, legal, and strategic risks affecting the company.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce business exposure.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with risk policies.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk controls and update strategies accordingly.
• Implement the design and maintenance of controls and the risk and control framework
• Provide leadership and direction in communicating and monitoring internal Control policies, practices, programs, and processes across the company.
• Review and test existing internal controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively to prevent fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
• Monitoring controls and implementing necessary changes to maintain a strong control environment across the company.
• Report deficiencies in control to Finance Director and Management.
• Designs and implements the right delegations of authority and the design of processes aimed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of business objectives
• Maintains the delegation of authority documentation
• Defines internal control structures on new business developments (new flows and route-to-markets)
• Challenges and supports the business on governance and control issues
• Implements solutions on weaknesses identified during group / or external Audits
  
  

The Person Must

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to pay attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
• Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related field.
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.