Group Compliance Manager Job at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)
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PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)
Job Position: Group Compliance Manager Reference Number: 130-PEO00949 Job Location: Lagos Department: People & Change Nigeria Job type: Permanent
Risk Management / Compliance
Manager (Staff Supervisor)
Roles & Responsibilities
Assisting the Board of Directors and Management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by providing analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the activities reviewed to promote effective control and sound business practices to add value to the Company
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards
Provide an objective and independent assurance of the activities of the company, while evaluating and improving the effectiveness of control and governance process
Ensure compliance with legislations and minimising the company’s exposure to risk
Compliance:
Carry out compliance audits covering all operational areas
Promote and support a culture of compliance and corporate accountability through training and knowledge sharing
Examine and evaluate the policies, procedures and systems which are in place to ensure: reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations; safeguarding assets; economical and efficient use of resources; and accomplishment of established objectives and goals for operations or programs.
Monitor and ensure that all the regulatory and statutory requirements are adhered to and all payments and returns are completed as and when due
Respond to regulatory inquiries from relevant authorities and ensure all administrative records are up to date
Review the company’s practices and records for compliance with established rules and regulations
Conduct investigation of all identified irregularities
Internal Control:
Manage the internal control system of the Group
Develop annual internal audit plans
Carry out routine internal audit of entities in the Group; generate and circulate audit reports and follow up audit observations for corrective actions
Liaise with external auditors for planning and execution of annual statutory audit
Generate monthly report.
Risk Management:
Design and implement an overall risk management plan for the Group
Assess risks – identify, analyse and estimate potential risks to the Group
Define risks acceptance criteria for the Group
Evaluate risks – compare estimated risks with criteria established by the Group
Generate monthly Risk Management Report.
Skills:
Knowledge of audit standards and regulations
Risk assessment, analysis and management
Business process and control analysis
Auditing/accounting/cost control
Enterprise risk management
Investigation and reporting
Compliance management
Corporate governance and control
Persuasion skills
Competencies:
Professional Skepticism and confidentiality
Leadership and people management
Stakeholder and relationship engagement
Communication (written & verbal)
Analytical thinking
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to details
Computer skills
Poise, charisma, energy and versatility.
Requirements
A first degree in any discipline
Recognized professional certification e.g. ACCA, ACA, CITN etc.
Minimum four years working experience with an accounting or a tax firm, tax unit of a company or government agency