IT Compliance Specialist at Dangote

DangoteLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support

Full Time

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass: Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing & Refining Salt - Refining Flour & Semolina - Milling Pasta - Manufacturing Noodles - Manufacturing Poly Products - Manufacturing Logistics - Port Management and Haulage Real Estate Dangote Foundation Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past. The Group's core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the 'basic needs' of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.

Description

The IT Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Dangote’s IT systems and processes comply with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role involves conducting audits, risk assessments, and implementing compliance programs to safeguard data integrity and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develops initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for Information Security, Business Continuity and Quality assurance operation of the IT Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
Ensures that compliance Issues/concerns within Dangote are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. • Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops and recommends corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
Provides reports regularly, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information management system, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP preferred.
Minimum of 5 years in IT compliance, risk management, or a related field.
In-depth understanding of regulatory standards and frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, and NIST.
Proficiency in using relevant tools and methodologies for conducting IT audits and risk assessments, such as Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and cloud services.
Understanding of IT service management (ITSM) and IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT).
Knowledge of data protection principles and practices, including data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and secure data handling.
Experience with compliance management and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools
Proficiency in vulnerability management tools and practices to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities.
IT compliance policies and procedures to reflect current regulations and best practices.
Experience with preparing and submitting regulatory compliance reports and documentation.
Knowledge of tools and techniques for ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skill to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying compliance requirements and findings.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in compliance activities.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Adaptation to changing regulatory environments and organizational needs.