| Location : | Lagos | |
| Country : | Nigeria |
| Company : | Nigerian Publications
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Description : |
Reporting to:Managing Director (MD)
Job Theme:
Strategy Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Coordination
Job Objective:
1) Assist the company to examine, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and adequacy of its risk management, internal financial controls and governance processes
2) Add value through value for money review, delivery of high quality advice, facilitation and consultancy services that helps operators run their business successfully
Key Responsibilities:
1) Strategy Development/Policy Development
a) Develop, refine and secure the buy-in of management, operators and all partners into an effective annual risk-based audit strategy and operational plan covering all locations/markets in which the company operates and which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
b) Work with management to develop and introduce frameworks and systems which identifies and analyses all major risks facing the company on an annual basis. Such systems and frameworks shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Business Risk Management
• Revenue Assurance
• Fraud Management
• Corporate Governance
c) Review business plans to address emerging issues and risks and recommend appropriate management strategies
2) Evaluations/Examinations/Audits
a) Plan, manage and conduct scheduled, ad-hoc and or focused, independent Compliance, Risk, Financial, Process Control, Assets, IT and Quality Audits across all locations/markets in which the company operates in line with International Audit Standards
b) Proactively monitor internal controls and provide independent assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operating systems, recommending changes where necessary and as required. The scope of such reviews shall include but not be limited to accounting process reviews, process streamlining and systems automation projects
c) Undertake and report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
d) Proactively identify trends and issues from audit findings and formulate recommendations for improving internal controls and addressing identified weaknesses/gaps across all locations/markets in which the company operates
e) Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information provided to management for decision making
f) Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure the satisfactory resolution of identified significant issues
g) Report on company’s compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
3) Quality Management/Continuous Improvement
a) Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management system, ensuring full compliance with its guidelines and a consolidated uniform approach across the company
b) Assist management in the identification of business improvement opportunities in line with the recommendations of the Quality Policy and provide required assistance in managing projects which are spin-offs of such exercises
4) Business Support/Communication and Relationship Management
a) Understand and specify business needs and requirements by liaising with management and operators as to their responsibilities for quality and integrity in operational performance.
b) Maintain regular (minimum monthly) meetings with all key internal customers to brief them on audits, ascertain their audit needs and to understand current business issues
c) Foster an improved understanding of risk and control across all of the company’s businesses through training, knowledge sharing sessions and any other effective means of communication.
5) Ownership, Management and Leadership
a) Develop and administer polices and practices aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the company/departmental resources. In performing this role, the Head, Internal Audit and Risk Management shall ensure:
• Performance objectives are clearly defined for all job roles
• All staff of the Department are evaluated against agreed performance objectives at pre-defined periods set by the HR function of FCE Plc
• Provision of coaching and counseling as necessary
• Development of a culture which supports the strategy of the Department
b) Maintain a high level of awareness of the Department’s culture, operational processes and procedures and be alert to risks that could cause impairment to these.
Key Performance Indicators:
1) Frequency of Revenue Assurance/Control breaches
2) No. of fraud cases
3)No. of repeat occurrences of identified Revenue Assurance/Control breaches
4) No of Sanctions from external Financial Regulatory agencies
5) OPEX (Actual vs. Budget)
6) All other Performance Indicators will be based on performance against agreed objectives
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| Qualifications : | Skills, Competencies and Requirements:
Functional Competencies/Requirements:
1) Good understanding of the Food Industry
2) Strong knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
3) Good knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems
4) An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect the Food Industry, and new auditing techniques and practices
5) Fundamentals of Accounting
General Management Competencies/Requirements:
1) Strong Analytical, Communication and Problem solving skills
2) Strong People Management Skills
3) Strong Time Management & Multi-tasking skills
4) Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
Educational Qualifications/Experience:
1) Minimum of university degree ( a masters degree in Business Administration will be advantageous)
2) Possession of any of the listed professional qualification - ICAN, ACA, CIMA, IIA
3) Previous experience in a multi-site, Food and or Retail environment
4) Minimum of 7 years working experience
Desired Personal Attributes:
1) Integrity
2) Proactive self-starter
3) Results Orientation
4) Strategic Thought Process and Follow through
5) Assertiveness & tenacity
6) Strong cerebral capacity
7) Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
8) Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
9) Ability to cope with and work under pressure |
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| E-mail : | fmcg@findajobinafrica.com |
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| Reference : | FJA-Nig-230 |
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