Risk Officer

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Officer to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, financial, compliance, and business risks across the organization.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business continuity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate risks that may impact the organization's operations, finances, reputation, and compliance obligations.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate identified risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and prepare risk reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with departments to identify potential risk exposures and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate risk incidents, control breaches, and operational failures, and recommend preventive measures.
• Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain risk registers and track risk mitigation plans.
• Provide risk awareness training and guidance to employees.
• Monitor emerging risks and industry trends that may affect business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance, or Internal Control.
• Prior experience in an Audit Firm is highly desirable.
• Experience in Finance and Accounting functions will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Good understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Immediate employment.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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