Job at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited

Sterling Asset Management and Trustees Limited (formerly NAL Asset Management and Trustees Limited) was incorporated on September 5th, 1985 as a Private Limited Liability Company and registered by Securities and Exchange Commission to do business of asset management and trusteeship. The company's head office is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

At SAMTL, our essences comprises of a first class Asset Management services, Trusteeship and Property development. The company also prides itself in its unrivalled financial advisory services, corporate finance, leasing and warehousing services.

HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK & CONTROL

DETAILS:
Summary of Job Description: The Head, Internal audit, risk and control will ensure that the Group’s Internal Audit and regulatory policies are being complied with and ensure the effective and efficiency of operations, safeguard of both physical and logical assets while complying with policies, applicable laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing an annual assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s processes for controlling its activities, managing its risks and ensuring good governance;
Evaluating and contributing to the improvement of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes by applying a systematic and disciplined audit approach. This is reinforced through a continuous quality and improvement programme;
Reporting significant issues related to the risk management, control and governance processes of entities within the company. This includes the provision of potential improvements to those processes and information concerning the resolution of such issues;
Periodically providing information on the status and results of the annual audit plan and the sufficiency of Internal Audit resources;
Co-ordinating with and providing oversight of other control and monitoring functions within the company (including, but not limited to risk management, compliance and control).
Develop, lead, oversee and guide the implementation of the strategy in SAMTL with respect to Enterprise Risk Management; Operational Risk Management; Compliance Risk Management; and Forensic Services collectively referred to as Risk and Compliance management.
Develop and resource a skilled team based on the business requirements, enabling the delivery of the strategy in respect of Risk and Compliance management.
Develop operational plans for Risk and Compliance management services that support and implement the approved strategy.
Embed a change management Risk and Compliance culture within SAMTL through implementing of effective training, development and communication programmes.
Develop and improve all internal and external stakeholders’ relationships to ensure effective business collaboration and delivery on the approved Risk and Compliance management strategy through an embedded enterprise-wide risk and compliance management culture.
Perform Risk and Compliance operational activities within the organization to minimize risk through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines and in accordance with business and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and oversee remedial Risk and Compliance action plans (risk mitigation steps) across the organization supported by appropriate reporting requirements as defined from time to time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of B.Sc. in Accounting from a reputable University
M.SC/MBA in Accounting, Finance, and Forensic Audit is an added advantage
Minimum of 8 years post NYSC experience in Internal Audit, Risk & Control in a financial service industry; preferably in an Asset Management Company/Investment Bank
Applicant must possess relevant professional qualifications in ACA, ACCA, CFA, CFE and CIA.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Great Attention to details
Excellent Analytical skill
High level strategic thinking capabilities
Good sense of judgement
High administration & organizing skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving skills 
Strength in sustaining independent views

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DUE DATE: 17 April, 2017