Business Assurance Manager at Sophie Michaels Consulting

Sophie Michaels Consulting - Our client runs a fast-paced and competitive organization, with an equally dynamic staff group and a fantastic work culture. They are on a mission to make borrowing experience stress-free for every salaried worker in Africa by providing quick and easy access to credit with high-quality service.

Job Title: Business Assurance Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Business Assurance Manager to join the dynamic team.
• The Business Assurance Manager will ensure that all the business processes in PCSL are risk-management compliant.
• To review all Internal processes, systems, policies and make recommendations, and ensure the risk to the business is minimized to deliver improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines for risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Conduct independent reviews and assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks, control weaknesses, and compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with various departments in the company, to ensure that Business Assurance activities are integrated into the organization's overall operations.
• Assess areas of compliance with relevant laws and evaluate implementation, controls, and practices.
• Help promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance within the organization, encouraging employees to identify and report potential risks and compliance issues.
• Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Identify loopholes in the organization’s processes and recommend risk aversion measures.
• Scrutinize and examine financial statements, expense reports, inventory, financial data, budgeting, accounting practices, and risk assessments.
• Maintain open communication with management and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Holds a First Degree from a university or polytechnic that is accredited by a recognized accrediting body.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a business assurance or risk management role
• Knowledge of specific risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000)
• Professional certification in risk management or internal auditing (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor - CIA, Certified in Risk, and Information Systems Control - CRISC
• Proven ability to conduct independent reviews, assessments, and audits. Good knowledge of internal control processes and procedures
• Experience in developing and implementing business assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills. Detail-oriented and able to interpret figures and other financial information.
• Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters understandably across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Experience in leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance risk management processes.

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Risk Management
• Communication Skills
• Compliance
• Audit
• Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to: [email protected] using "Business Assurance Manager Application - [Your Full Name]" as the subject of the email.