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Welcome to the British Council, the UK’s cultural relations organization. We create international opportunities for the UK and other countries and build trust between them worldwide. 

We have teams and offices in six continents and over 100 countries bringing exciting international opportunities to life, every day. Each year we work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, through our work in English, the Arts, Education and our ways of living and organizing society. We have over 84 years’ experience of doing this. 

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual with passion for mitigating financial risk. The role will see you act as the second  line of defence role within a regional structure, linking the ‘first line’ activity (financial control) with third line (Internal Audit).

The Role:

It’s a full time Mid Management role, working from our offices in either Lagos or Abuja to monitor the effectiveness of financial controls, using corporate frameworks as specified; to monitor risk levels and take corrective action where this is required.  It also acts as the first point of contact within the region for counter-fraud activity, and will participate in and lead regional investigations as needed drawing on the expertise of the Central Fraud team and acting on their advice.

What we are looking for?

·         Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role

·         Risk mitigation and control experience

Essential skills required to be successful in the role include:

·         Analysing Data and Problems

·         Counter Fraud Management

·         Financial Risk Mitigation

·         Internal Control Implementation and Assurance

Starting salary: NGN 6,271,654.00 gross

Why should you apply?

 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: As a cultural relations organisation, diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. We provide a work environment that does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on the basis of age, gender disability, religion or ethnicity. If you are an applicant with special needs, we guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria.
A Learning Organisation: Working with British Council offers a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in intercultural relations. With offices in over 100 countries of the world, we are a modern rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact through our work in Arts, Education and Society.
Our values: We live and work by our values of integrity, mutuality, creativity, professionalism and valuing people. Our work environment is therefore one of trust, empowerment, mutual respect and flexibility where you are encouraged to voice your opinions and contribute to our cultural relations work. Our policies for Raising concerns, anti-bullying and harassment, health and safety and Child Protection guide our effort to offer a positive inclusive working environment.
Work/Life Balance: At British Council, we recognise that individuals are the driving force behind our work. As a result, we encourage staff to strike a work/life balance by committing to working smart and making time for personal activities. We do this by offering a number of flexible working options.

Relevant documents to support your application process include:

Risk & Compliance Analyst – West Africa.pdf
BC Behaviours.pdf
BC Core Skills.doc
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Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. The closing date is 12 September 2017 at 23:59 UK Time.

Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and where appropriate systems exist overseas, these include Criminal Records checks.