Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) is currently the largest Sugar Refinery in the African continent, with a capacity of 1.4 million tons per annum. Apart from being the producer of quality products, we are also the market leader in the sugar business in Nigeria. DSR has experienced aggressive growth, both in volume and also turnover in the last few years. To cater to the growing market for sugar, DSR has unveiled aggressive growth plans for expanding its capacity by more than a million ton in the near future, apart from growth planned through backward integration.
To support its rapid and continuing expansion, DSR seeks to recruit the below professional
Position: Chief Risk Officer
Role and Reporting
The Chief Risk Officer shall report to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee and report administratively to the Managing Director. The primary objective is to provide assurance to the Executive Management and Audit Committee on the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management processes and the internal control systems within DSR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of internal audit function.
- Internal audit execution and reporting.
- Investigation/forensic audit.
- Supervision/development of employees.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Drive continued control consciousness and commitment with Group policies and applicable laws and regulation throughout the organization.
Profile:
- B.Sc in Finance, Accounting or any related field, and Associate Membership of professional accounting body i.e. ACA, ACCA.
- 15 to 20 years relevant experience in risk assessment, audit planning & execution.
- Possess good working knowledge of all aspects of risk analysis, audit and accounting processes.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good leadership and people management skills.
How to Apply:
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter describing your interest in the position and your key attributes and the contribution you can bring to this role. Also attach a detailed copy of your resume and send to jobs@dangote.com not later than 31st January, 2013 www.dangote.com
