Associate, Audit & Risk Management
On-siteLagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Job Summary
Conduct risk assessments and evaluations to identify operational, financial, legal, and strategic risks, then provide recommendations on mitigation measures. Assist in developing and implementing risk management strategies, policies, and procedures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish frameworks, including risk registers and key risk indicators. Monitor and analyze key risk indicators to report trends to senior management, support the implementation of mitigation plans, and oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes. Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, conduct ad hoc investigations into incidents, and assist in delivering training programs to promote a risk-aware culture. Identify and reduce business and financial risks through effective control implementation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management
- experience in the agricultural or technology industry
- Strong understanding of audit & risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the agritech industry
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing risk registers, and implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using risk management tools and software applications
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct
- commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities
- Extensive experience and passion for coaching mentoring a team
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager)
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