Risk & Internal Control Officer

Role Description

• The Risk & Internal Control Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Abuja.
• This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational and financial risks across the organization, and for designing and implementing effective internal control frameworks.
• Day-to-day tasks include reviewing existing processes, performing risk assessments, conducting control testing, and documenting findings and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and maintain organizational risk registers.
• Review, evaluate, and strengthen internal controls across business operations.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, investment mandates, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal control reviews and support internal and external audits.
• Investigate operational incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management.
• Support the development and review of policies, procedures, and control documentation.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, or Compliance within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis capabilities to assess risks, evaluate controls, and interpret performance metrics.
• Solid finance knowledge to understand financial processes, risk exposure, and the impact of controls on financial reporting.
• Expertise in internal controls, including designing, implementing, and testing control procedures across key business processes.
• Effective communication skills to present findings, write clear reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA) are an advantage.
• Experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or internal control roles within corporate or consulting environments.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and risk/control management tools; familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry standards.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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