Head, Internal Control & Audit

About this role

The role is for a Head of Internal Control and Audit in a Lagos-based bank/financial services setting, responsible for strategic leadership of internal control and audit functions and for providing independent assurance on risk management and governance processes. It targets candidates with extensive senior-level experience in internal audit, risk management or related areas within financial services.

What you would do

• Provide leadership and oversight for Internal Control and Internal Audit functions.
• Develop and present the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and control review programme for board approval.
• Provide independent assurance on risk management, controls and governance processes.
• Design and review the Internal Control and Audit Charter, policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Oversee audits of loan origination, underwriting, disbursement, collateral, and recovery processes.
• Lead evaluation of credit risk, operational risk and asset quality; oversee IT general controls and cybersecurity; investigate fraud and control breaches; report to Board committees.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE or CRMA are required.
• Minimum of seven years post-qualification experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management or external audit.
• At least three years in a senior leadership/managerial role within a bank, microfinance institution or financial services organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of CBN guidelines, BOFIA, AML/CFT/CPF, IFRS/IAS and data protection regulations.

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