Internal Control and Risk Officer Job at CFS Group Plc

CFS is a multi-faceted financial services company offering tailored financial services and solutions to individuals and companies. We provide a diversified range of financial services. Our services include Private, Business, Corporate and Mortgage Banking, Assets management, Stock Broking, and investment Banking (Financial Advisory; Debt & Equity Capital Markets and Project & Structured Finance), Bureau De change, Pension Fund Administrator and Insurance Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control and Risk Officer
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilies

• To plan, organize and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan
• Conduct risk assessment of all departments
• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Head of Internal Control & Enterprise Risk and provides recommendations for improving the organisation's operations.
• Evaluate compliance with existing Company'spolicies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed
• Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and engage in continuous education and staff development re best practices
• Review the responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and ensure that all action items are resolved
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
• Evaluate regulatory compliance program
• Evaluate the organisation's readiness in case of business interruption
• Provides support to the company's anti-fraud programs.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Educated to Degree level in a related field or equivalent
• 2 - 4years experience in accounting, finance, auditing or Business Management in a Financial Institution
• Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation
• A demonstrated knowledge of internal controls Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret figures and other financial information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to address issues and effect change
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and objective perspective at all times

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@cfsgroupplc.com using the "Job title" as the subject of the email.