Sahara Group is an international energy and infrastructure conglomerate headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It is a leading player in the energy sector, involved in upstream, midstream, downstream, and power businesses, and is also expanding into infrastructure and real estate. Founded in 1996, Sahara Group focuses on transforming the energy sector through innovation, capacity building, and sustainable practices.
Your Job Description
Role Accountabilities
Assess the adequacy of existing technical and non-technical controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Update Risk Register and monitor Key Risk Indicators.
Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while supporting process owners in their development and implementation.
Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Review the existence and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.
Document and update Standard Operating Procedures across board.
Support activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.
Produce high-quality reports and analyses with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes, and trends.
The Job Requirements
Requirements
BSc degree in any numerate course from an accredited university.
Professional qualification or certifications in one or more of ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CMA, etc., is an added advantage.
2–3 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance, and audit.
2–3 years of experience in data processing, data analytics/analysis, compliance management, or quality assurance.
Minimum of 2 years of combined IT experience with broad exposure to IT governance, internal audit, compliance, and systems analysis.
Strong knowledge of internal controls.
Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
Strong and effective business communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects while managing tight deadlines and challenging circumstances.
Strong analytical skills.
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