Manager, Legal Affairs

Description

The Organic Meat Company seeks a Manager of Legal Affairs to support internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance functions. This role involves assisting in conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational, and administrative areas. The successful candidate will monitor adherence to corporate governance frameworks, statutory requirements, and applicable laws while preparing and managing compliance documentation and audit reports. This position demands a keen eye for detail, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in auditing procedures to identify risks and recommend corrective actions. Although this role does not include team management responsibilities, it requires effective coordination with various departments to ensure smooth compliance and control activities. The Manager collaborates closely with the Group Company Secretary and Head of Internal Audit, helping to maintain high standards of governance, confidentiality, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate holds a relevant professional qualification such as CMA, ICMA, CA, or ACCA, with strong technical knowledge in audit and compliance. Additionally, competencies in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems are advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization's internal control environment and compliance effectiveness by supporting audit execution, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing internal audit programs across financial, operational, and administrative functions.
• Perform compliance testing, verify supporting documents, prepare working papers, and document audit findings accurately.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks, control weaknesses, and non-compliance issues, recommending practical corrective measures.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain corporate and statutory compliance records, prepare necessary documentation, and track regulatory deadlines.
• Support timely submission of compliance materials to relevant authorities and coordinate follow-up actions on audit observations.
• Review financial transactions, payments, procurement activities, payroll, inventory, and other operational processes for adherence to internal controls.
• Prepare detailed internal audit reports, communicate findings to stakeholders, and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Maintain organized audit files, evidence, compliance registers, and other documentation to ensure audit traceability.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information, address audit queries, and promote improvements in risk management and compliance practices.
• Support and advise on corporate governance frameworks and legal risk management strategies to uphold regulatory standards and ethical practices.

Experience

3 Years

Apply By

Dec 3, 2026

Required Skills

• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Risk Management
• Corporate Governance Frameworks
• Internal Audit
• Audit Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Compliance Testing

Nice to Have Skills

• Report Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Software
• Organizational Skills