Job Summary
The Lead, Control and Process Assurance is responsible for strengthening the internal control environment by ensuring operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. This role will lead the development and execution of control frameworks, perform process reviews, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions to enhance organizational governance.
Location: Lekki Phase 1
Salary: N450,000 - N550,000
Work days: Mondays - Fridays || 8 AM - 5 PM
Work mode: Fully onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of internal control systems across all business units.
- Lead a culture of compliance and ethical business practices within the company.
- Review and assess key business processes to ensure they are effective, efficient, compliant with regulations, and aligned with risk management objectives.
- Lead end-to-end process walkthroughs, identify control weaknesses or inefficiencies, and recommend actionable improvements.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and compliant execution of business activities.
- Coordinate internal control reviews and periodic risk-based audits.
- Track remediation efforts on control issues and audit findings, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Support the risk team in identifying, assessing, and monitoring enterprise risks.
- Conduct risk assessments on new initiatives, systems, and business processes.
- Lead training sessions for staff on internal controls, risk awareness, and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between management and operational teams on control-related matters.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. ACA/ACCA/CIA certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management.
- Prior experience in fintech or financial services is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment tools, and audit techniques. Proficiency in MS Excel, audit software, or data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
- Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Solid knowledge of financial services regulations (CBN, SEC, NDIC, etc.) and industry best practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₦550,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Undergraduate (Required)
Experience:
- Control and Process Assurance: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Lagos (Required)