Trusted listing
Risk and Internal Control Officer
UPDC Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Risk and Internal Control Officer
About the Role
This vacancy presents an excellent opportunity to join a leading organization in a strategic risk management position.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management
- Conduct comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessments covering project development, sales, leasing, property management, hotel operations, and facility services
- Monitor key risk indicators to identify potential threats and emerging risks
- Provide periodic reports to Management and the Board
- Analyse market trends, regulatory updates, and macroeconomic factors affecting real estate investments, facility management, and hospitality operations to inform strategic decision-making
- Stay abreast of developments in the real estate, facility management, and hospitality sectors to bring an informed perspective to the risk management and compliance process
- Maintain and periodically update the corporate risk register, documenting risk ratings, mitigation strategies, and implementation progress
- Collaborate with business unit heads to embed risk awareness and controls in daily operations
Internal Control
- Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks across all departments and operational units
- Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, or compliance breaches; recommend practical solutions and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
- Conduct daily and periodic reviews of key financial, operational, and administrative transactions to detect control lapses or irregularities
- Follow up on the implementation of risk mitigation and audit recommendations
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure company-wide compliance with relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards; escalate breaches or non-compliance promptly to Management
- Support the development and enforcement of risk and compliance policies, procedures, and controls
- Promote a culture of risk awareness by organizing workshops and capacity-building sessions