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Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

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The Senior Risk & Compliance Manager will support the development and implementation of a robust enterprise risk management and internal control framework, ensuring key business risks are identified, assessed, monitored and appropriately managed. The role will provide oversight of risk, compliance and internal control activities across the organisation and support a strong culture of governance and accountability. Client: A publicly listed group company

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management framework across the organisation.
  • Identify, assess and monitor key operational, financial, strategic and compliance risks.
  • Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies and governance processes.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and relevant standards.
  • Conduct risk and control assessments and identify areas for improvement.
  • Work with business functions to develop and monitor risk mitigation and remediation plans.
  • Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
  • Develop and monitor risk and compliance reporting, dashboards and key risk indicators.
  • Provide management with insights on key risks, control gaps and emerging areas of exposure.
  • Promote a strong risk, compliance and control culture across the organisation.


Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business or a related field.
  • 5+ years' experience in risk, compliance, internal controls and/or internal audit.
  • Strong experience within a large FMCG, manufacturing or complex corporate environment.
  • Proven track record in enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of governance, compliance, audit and risk management principles.
  • Experience identifying control gaps and implementing effective remediation plans.
  • Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: FMCG

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: English - Bilingual

Location: Lagos

Job Reference: J73LF6-CFA7CBE8

Date posted: 29 September 2026

Consultant: Ludovic Antonio