Head, Internal Audit and Risk Management

About this role

Beacongate Limited in Lagos seeks a Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management to lead the company’s internal audit and risk functions. The role involves providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, while supporting the Board and management in protecting assets and achieving strategic goals. The incumbent will ensure NAICOM compliance, engage regulators and auditors, drive enterprise-wide risk assessment and reporting, and present findings to management and the Audit & Risk Committee. Duties include developing risk-based audit plans, evaluating controls and ERM frameworks, and investigating fraud or irregularities. The position requires relevant professional certification and experience in insurance operations and governance.”

What you would do

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans across business functions.
• Present audit and risk reports to Executive Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance, compliance, and ERM frameworks.
• Investigate fraud, control breaches, and operational irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with NAICOM regulations and internal policies.
• Engage regulators, external auditors, and key stakeholders.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Support Board and Management in safeguarding assets, reputation and strategic objectives.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of internal audit and risk management processes.

What they are asking for

• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, ACIIN/FCIIN, CRMP or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• BA or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in senior management.
• Strong knowledge of insurance operations, corporate governance, internal audit, ERM and regulatory compliance.
• Industry experience in Life and General Insurance and related areas (Credit Life, Annuities, Investments, Life Assurance, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, Microinsurance, etc.).
• Analytical skills, business acumen, leadership, report writing, integrity, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

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