Head of Internal Audit & Control

About this role

The role is for Head of Internal Audit & Control at a quick service restaurant group in Victoria Island, Lagos. You will lead the internal audit and control function, providing assurance over financial, operational, compliance, IT, and outlet-level controls, and drive risk management, regulatory compliance, revenue assurance, and ongoing control improvements. The position involves planning and executing audits across QSR outlets, conducting fraud investigations, and ensuring adherence to Nigerian statutory requirements and company policies. You will oversee ERP, POS, payroll, data privacy, cybersecurity, and business continuity controls, using data analytics to spot anomalies. You will manage and develop the internal audit team and promote a strong control culture across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR and IT.

What you would do

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and maintain audit methodology
• Review internal controls and procedures and ensure effective reporting and follow-up
• Assess financial, operational, compliance and revenue assurance processes and recommend improvements
• Plan and conduct routine and surprise audits across QSR outlets
• Lead fraud risk assessments and investigations with proper confidentiality and reporting
• Ensure compliance audits cover statutory and regulatory requirements
• Review IT and data related controls including ERP, POS, payroll, cybersecurity and data privacy
• Use data analytics to identify anomalies and control exceptions
• Lead and develop the internal audit team and establish performance objectives
• Promote strong control culture across multiple functions

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit/Internal Control
• At least 3–4 years in a managerial or leadership role as Head of Function or Senior Audit Manager
• AC A (ICAN) or ACCA required; CIA or CISA strongly preferred
• Experience in FMCG, QSR, retail or multi-outlet environments
• Proven experience in fraud investigations, risk management, data analytics, process improvement and control enhancement
• Ability to present audit findings and recommendations to Board, Audit Committee and senior management

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