Enterprise Risk Management Officer Job at Covantage Business Process Outsourcing Limited

Covantage BPO Limited is a world class business outsourcing company with extensive years of experience, providing a wide spectrum of support to clients in the areas of Human Capital Management, Business Advisory, Financial Advisory, Risk and Internal Audit/, Information Technology and Legal Services.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Enterprise Risk Management Officer
Job Location: 
Lagos

Job Description


  • Identifies potential threats to the financial stability of the company, including risky credit, investments, and portfolio inefficiencies.
  • Prepares and maintains internal and external data gathering for risk analysis and reporting.
  • Designs and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metric software and personal knowledge of the industry.
  • Delivers regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans for avoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.
  • Coordinates programs designed to minimize threats and anticipate threats to the company.
  • Develops insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with any unanticipated losses.
  • Oversees all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports.
  • Conducts regular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally on site.
  • Manages and prepares all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard operating procedures.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of financing and audit strategies to build up preventative measures against potential losses.
  • Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Must possess knowledge of risk analysis, database management, risk metrics, and capital management.
  • Extensive knowledge of legal requirements and compliance regulations.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams.
  • Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker.
  • Proficient with risk management, auditing techniques, and accounting standards and principles.

Job Specification

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any related field
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a risk management function
  • Professional certifications such as ICAN or ACCA wll be an added advantage