Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer

Job Identification: 304
Location: Ijora, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Description
Accountabilities:

• Assess the adequacy of existing technical and nontechnical controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Update Risk Register and Monitor Key Risk Indicators
• Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while also supporting the process owners in the development and implementation.
•  Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive, quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Review the existence and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Document and Update Standard Operating Procedures across board.
• Support with activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.
• Produce high-quality reports and analysis with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes and trends.

Requirements

• BSc Degree in any numerate course from an accredited University.
• Professional qualification/Certifications in one or more of ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CMA etc. is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years in Risk Management, internal controls, compliance and audit.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Data processing, Data Analytics/analysis, Compliance management, Quality assurance etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of combined IT experience with a broad range of exposure to IT Governance, internal audit, compliance and systems analysis.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills).
• Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects while managing tight deadlines and challenging circumstances.
• Strong analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024; 23:59.