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Head of Audit and Risk Management in a Reputable Organization - TeamAce Limited
About this role
The role is for Head of Audit and Risk Management in a reputable organisation within the QSR sector, based in Victoria Island, Lagos. The function leads internal audit, risk management and control activities, providing independent assurance over financial, operational, compliance, IT, fraud and outlet-level activities. The position focuses on risk mitigation, statutory compliance, revenue assurance and continuous improvement of internal controls across the business. It involves planning and executing risk-based audit plans, managing routine and surprise audits of outlets, and reporting findings to senior management and the board.
What you would do
- Lead fraud risk assessments and investigations and ensure proper evidence handling and reporting.
- Oversee compliance audits for statutory and regulatory requirements (FIRS, CAC, LASEPA, labour laws, NAFDAC, food safety, licensing, permits, certifications).
- Evaluate processes across finance, operations, compliance and revenue assurance to identify control gaps and risks.
- Review ERP, POS, payroll, payment systems, data privacy, cybersecurity, access controls and business continuity through data analytics.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and ensure effective audit reporting, recommendations and follow-up.
- Plan and conduct routine and surprise audits across QSR outlets, including POS, cash handling, reconciliations, inventory, wastage and loss prevention.
- Assess controls related to procurement, delivery platforms, CCTV, and outlet-level loss prevention measures.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to the Board, Audit Committee and senior management.
What they are asking for
- Minimum of 10 years in Internal Audit, Internal Control or Risk Management.
- At least 3–4 years in a managerial or leadership role as Head of Function or Senior Audit Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.
- Experience in FMCG, QSR, retail or similar multi-outlet environments with strong knowledge of relevant controls.
- Ability to present findings and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
- AC A (ICAN) or ACCA is required; CIA or CISA is strongly preferred.
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