Internal Control / Risk Management Officer

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.

Requirements:

• 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
• Minimum of 4 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.
• 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