Job Description
The Risk & Corporate Planning Manager functions as the Company's internal auditor, compliance officer and the EOs liaison officer with the organization. The position is tasked to manage key initiatives, streamline communication, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the efficient execution of the EO's priorities and the company's strategic objectives. She is a proactive problem-solver, a skilled communicator, and a highly organized individual capable of navigating complex situations with discretion and professionalism. She is responsible for providing organizations with guidance on financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Core Functions
- Lead, Manage, Accountable (LMA)
- Provide leadership, direction, and accountability across key functions
- Ensure teams are aligned with company priorities and performance expectations
- Drive execution by monitoring deliverables, timelines, and outcomes
- Hold team members accountable to goals, standards, and commitments
- Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement
- Operations and Processes
- Formulate and institutionalize the Companys core processes for all departments
- Implement continuous improvement of processes across the organization
- Manage resources and audit assignments
- Oversee the office administration
- Anticipate the EOs needs and provide administrative and logistical support
- Risk and Compliance
- Identify and assess areas of significant business risk
- Address identified risks at root cause
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective controls
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks
- Strategy and Decision Support
- Assist CEO/COO in developing and articulating strategic priorities and goals
- Monitor progress towards strategic goals and recommend solutions
- Conduct research, analysis, and prepare reports/presentations for decision-making
- Alignment and Communication
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Serve as central point of contact for the EO
- Draft and review internal and external communications
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Audit and Administration
- Implement best audit and business practices aligned with standards
- Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan
- Oversee risk-based audits (operational and financial)
- Ensure accurate and timely audit reporting to EO/Risk Committee
- Supervise and coordinate external annual audit processes
- Organize and maintain confidential files and records
- Manage EO budget
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5-6 years of progressive experience in a senior management role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Experience as a Chief of Staff or in a similar strategic and operational role is a significant advantage.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and initiatives from inception to completion.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to think strategically and execute tactically.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify and address issues.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Discounted lunch
- Flextime
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for promotion
- Paid training
- Promotion to permanent employee
- Work from home
