Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Job at Robert Walters

Robert Walters - Our client, an FMCG & Manufacturing group, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Job ID: J73LF6-CFA7CBE8 Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Senior Risk & Compliance Manager will support the development and implementation of a robust enterprise risk management and internal control framework, ensuring key business risks are identified, assessed, monitored and appropriately managed.
• The role will provide oversight of risk, compliance and internal control activities across the organisation and support a strong culture of governance and accountability. Client: A publicly listed group company

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management framework across the organisation.

• Identify, assess and monitor key operational, financial, strategic and compliance risks.

• Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies and governance processes.

• Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and relevant standards.

• Conduct risk and control assessments and identify areas for improvement.

• Work with business functions to develop and monitor risk mitigation and remediation plans.

• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

• Develop and monitor risk and compliance reporting, dashboards and key risk indicators.

• Provide management with insights on key risks, control gaps and emerging areas of exposure.

• Promote a strong risk, compliance and control culture across the organisation.

• Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in risk, compliance, internal controls and/or internal audit.

• Strong experience within a large FMCG, manufacturing or complex corporate environment.

• Proven track record in enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks.

• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, audit and risk management principles.

• Experience identifying control gaps and implementing effective remediation plans.

• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent is advantageous.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.