PURPOSE ​

Ensure that the Company’s Governance, Risk Management, and Business Continuity Management processes are operating effectively, and aligned with approved standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

THE JOB​

• Champion the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework across the Company.
• Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment process.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report emerging risk trends.
• Ensure effective risk identification, measurement, monitoring, and control processes.
• Provide practical and cost-effective recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Promote risk awareness through training and education across all business units.
• Conduct company-wide Risk and Control Self-Assessment and maintain a comprehensive Risk Register.
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk treatments and control activities.
• Drive periodic review and update of risk management policies and procedures.
• Strengthen the Company’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) and resilience framework.
• Ensure existence and maintenance of Corporate, Business Unit, and Functional BCPs.
• Coordinate periodic testing of Business Continuity Plans.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on Risk Management and Business Continuity.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, and senior management on risk and compliance matters.
• Support response and recovery during major business disruptions.

THE PERSON MUST ​

• Have strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Be able to influence decision-making at senior management level.
• Have strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Show high level of integrity and professionalism.

QUALIFICATION

• First Degree in Accounting, Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in Risk Management / Business Continuity is required.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of seven years cognate experience in Risk Management, Assurance, or Business Continuity.
• Experience working with enterprise risk frameworks and audit processes is required.
• Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing environment is an added advantage.