Non-Executive Director – Audit & Risk

About the role

The organization seeks an experienced Independent Non-Executive Director to provide oversight of audit, risk and governance functions. The role reports to the Chairman and involves both physical and virtual board meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of corporate governance, financial stewardship and enterprise risk management.
• Chair or sit on the Audit & Risk Committee, reviewing financial statements and audit programmes.
• Approve risk appetite, monitor emerging risks and ensure effective risk culture.
• Review major corporate initiatives, budgets, capital expenditures and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as CAMA, FRC Code and NGX Listing Rules.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc, MPA, LLM) preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of senior executive and board‑level experience in investment, financial services, banking, insurance, asset management or real estate.
• Professional qualifications such as FCA, ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIA, CISA, FRM or equivalent are highly desirable.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of internal audit processes and audit oversight.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance best practices.