Head, Internal Control & Audit

Audit
Lagos
July 15, 2026
₦300,000 / month
Full Time
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Job Description

A reputable financial institution is seeking an experienced Head, Internal Control & Audit to provide strategic leadership for its internal control and audit functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, evaluating risk management processes, and safeguarding the institution’s operational and financial integrity.

Location: Ojodu Berger, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: ₦300,000 Gross Monthly

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Internal Control and Internal Audit functions.
  • Develop and implement annual risk-based audit plans and internal control review programmes.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance processes.
  • Lead audits across lending operations, treasury, finance, procurement, payroll, IT systems, and other key business functions.
  • Ensure compliance with CBN regulations, BOFIA, AML/CFT guidelines, IFRS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee investigations into fraud, control breaches, and suspicious transactions while ensuring timely resolution.
  • Present audit findings and recommendations to executive management and the Board Audit Committee.
  • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and escalate unresolved high-risk issues where necessary.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and examiners during audits and inspections.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Internal Control and Audit team while promoting a strong compliance culture.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
  • Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA is mandatory.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ post-qualification experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or external audit, including at least three (3) years in a senior leadership role within a bank, microfinance institution, or financial services organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of CBN Guidelines, Prudential Guidelines, BOFIA, AML/CFT regulations, IFRS, COSO Framework, and enterprise risk management principles.
  • Proven experience working with regulators, external auditors, and supervisory authorities.
  • Excellent leadership, analytical, decision-making, and report-writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit or risk management software.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and sound judgment.
How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using Head, Internal Control & Audit as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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