Group Internal Control Manager

Internal Control

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks across all business units and subsidiaries.
• Conduct periodic internal control reviews and operational audits to assess effectiveness and compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and inefficiencies; recommend practical corrective actions and monitor remediation.
• Review financial and operational processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of records.
• Support management in embedding controls within business processes, products, and new initiatives.
• Prepare detailed internal control reports and dashboards for senior management and relevant committees.

Risk Management

• Support the identification, assessment, and documentation of operational, financial, regulatory, and enterprise risks across the Group.
• Maintain and update the Group Risk Register, including risk ratings, controls, and mitigation plans.
• Perform risk assessments on new products, processes, systems, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate emerging risks to management in a timely manner.
• Support business units in implementing risk mitigation strategies and control enhancements.
• Participate in business continuity planning and stress testing exercises where applicable.

Governance & Compliance Support

• Ensure alignment of internal controls and risk practices with regulatory requirements (SEC, CBN, NAICOM, PENCOM, NGX, etc., as applicable).
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external audits by providing required documentation and responses.
• Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of action points.
• Promote adherence to Group policies, codes of conduct, and governance standards.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide advisory support to business units on control and risk-related matters.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, IT, and Operations teams to strengthen the control environment.
• Contribute to management and board committee papers relating to internal control and risk matters.
• Identify risks, design mitigation strategies, and present findings to boards, investors, and regulators.