INTERNAL CONTROL / RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Location: Lagos State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client Overview

Our client is a diversified Financial Services Firm with operations spanning Insurance Broking, Real Estate, and Investment Management. Currently undergoing a strategic transformation, the firm is focused on scaling its business, strengthening operational efficiency, and achieving ambitious growth objectives. With a commitment to innovation, customer value, and sustainable impact, the organization is positioning itself as a trusted partner for individuals and institutions seeking comprehensive financial and asset solutions.

Role Overview
The Internal Control / Risk Management Officer is responsible for supporting the organization's governance framework through the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of internal control systems and risk management processes.

The role focuses on identifying operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks, evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding the organization's assets, promoting accountability, and enhancing operational efficiency through proactive risk identification and control monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Control Management

• Monitor the effectiveness of internal control processes across business operations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of operational, financial, and administrative processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
• Support the development and implementation of internal control frameworks and procedures.
• Conduct control testing and document findings for management review.

Risk Management

• Assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring organizational risks.
• Maintain and update risk registers across business units.
• Monitor key risk indicators and escalate significant risk issues where necessary.
• Support the implementation of enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Evaluate risk mitigation strategies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in risk assessments for new processes, projects, and business initiatives.

Compliance Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews and report non-compliance issues.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation of compliance activities and findings.
• Promote compliance awareness across the organization.

Audit Support & Investigation

• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist in investigating control breaches, policy violations, and operational irregularities.
• Review audit findings and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain records of audit observations and management responses.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare periodic internal control and risk management reports.
• Document control reviews, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of risk and control activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CRMA, CIA, CISA, or relevant risk management certifications will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or related functions.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, or a regulated industry will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal control systems and risk management principles.

Technical Skills

• Internal Control Assessment
• Risk Identification and Analysis
• Compliance Monitoring
• Audit Support
• Policy and Procedure Review
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Risk and Control Documentation



Success Profile
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to identify risks before they materialize, strengthen internal controls, and support management in maintaining a strong governance and compliance culture across the organization.