• Application Deadline: Fri, 6 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Risk Management Generalist - Independence Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Law / Legal 
  
  

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. The PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.


• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.


• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.


• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.


• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.


• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.


• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• The Manager promotes adherence to PwC network and firm policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements


• The Manager is responsible for the execution of risk, compliance and the system of quality management for the firm-System of Quality Management (SoQM)


• Project manage the implementation of the firm s System of Quality Management (including coaching support to quality functions and process owners).


• Implement ongoing monitoring activities through related compliance testing and reporting of exceptions, action plans and conclusions.


• Support periodic compliance and quality reviews (regulatory or PwC network).


• Performs root cause analysis to identify and address audit quality issues.


• Facilitate and monitor implementation of remedial actions to prevent quality findings from recurring and help identify good practices as part of continuous improvement.


• Prepare required reports to assurance leadership, PwC network and regulators as necessary.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Facilitate the understanding of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.


• Facilitate, implement and monitor compliance with PwC network and local policies and procedures to manage risk, enhance quality control and comply with law, regulation and professional standards.


• Address practice inquiries on conflict of interest and independence matters as it relates to assurance services.


• Liaises with the internal counsel team, managing the firm's contracting, client/engagement acceptance and continuance procedures.


• Train other team members and the practice in general on risk and independence concepts affecting corporate and personal independence.


• Manage Independence thought leadership through the issuance of alerts and guidance bordered on local independence matters.

Competencies required

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications,  B.Sc in any discipline (preferably Accounting, Law, Risk Management) and  


• Candidates must be ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualified.

Experience  

• At least  5 years relevant experience in the risk management, compliance, independence, ethics or 


• At least 5 years in core audit practice.

Technical Competencies

• Strong background in Accounting Knowledge


• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Hands on experience in designing, implementing and assessing a compliance function in a professional service firm.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, analytical ability and presentation skills.


• Ability to manage diverse and multi locational teams, tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.


• Willingness to travel as may be required in the role.