Head of Internal Control

Role Description Job Title

Head of Internal Control

Job Grade

Associate

Business Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Reporting Line

Group Managing Director

Language requirements

English

Required No. Candidates for the Role

1

Job Purpose Cordros Capital Limited needs a Head of Internal Control who will lead the group control activities such as review and maintain an enterprise-wide internal control framework aligned with organizational objectives and recognized standards (e.g., COSO), develop and periodically review internal control policies, procedures, and guidelines, maintain Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs).

The Head of Internal Control will be responsible for overseeing the organization's control activities and ensuring efficient operations to meet customer demands and business objectives. He or She will lead a team and collaborate with other departments to streamline control processes using technology, continuous monitoring, and automated controls and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and compliance across the organization. Educate employees on internal controls, policies, and compliance requirements. Educate employees on internal control policies and procedures. Promote awareness of ethical conduct and compliance. Support internal control workshops and awareness campaigns. Evaluate the adequacy of controls over strategic initiatives, projects, and business transformation programs. Assess new initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are built in before implementation. Collaborate with risk management to ensure key risks have appropriate control measures. Track and report on indicators that measure the health of critical controls. Produce regular reports on control effectiveness, compliance status, and key issues. Update risk and control matrices (RCMs), process maps, control registers, and policy documents. Advise senior management and governance committees on internal control issues and improvement opportunities. Advise process owners on designing and implementing effective control. Develop preventive and detective controls to reduce fraud risk and strengthen anti-fraud programs. Ensure appropriate controls support business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience. Build internal control awareness through training, coaching, and communication programs. Ensure the control framework supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards Track compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. Develop Key Control Indicators (KCIs) and monitor the effectiveness of critical controls. Perform periodic control assessments and testing to confirm controls operate as intended. Monitor implementation of corrective actions and report unresolved issues. Analyze control exceptions, operational losses, and incidents to identify root causes and recommend improvements.

Job Requirements

Education

• An Accounting Graduate or Business-related course. Must have either ACA, or ACCA. A second degree and other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience Minimum of 5-7 years’ work experience in internal control.

Key Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

The incumbent must have proficiency knowledge in the following areas:

• Very good use of Microsoft Excel, word and power point The use of GRC solutions and Analytical tools

Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

Mindset: Professional skepticism curious, inquisitive and investigative mindset. Independent and objective, risk-based thinking, evidence-based decision making. Control conscious, pay attention to details, have regulatory awareness and continuous improvement mindset. Technical Skills: Risk management, Internal control frameworks (e.g., Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Internal Control Framework), Financial statement analysis, use of GRC and analytical tools. Soft Skills: Ability to lead and a team player. Result oriented. Analytical, Writing, reporting and Presentations skills, Problem solving Critical thinking, Active listening, Emotional intelligence, Time management, Adaptability, Professional judgment, Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict resolution, Presentation skills, and Relationship building. Behavioral Attributes

Patience Consistency Courtesy Collaboration and teamwork Working Relationships

Internal

All subsidiaries and departments of the Cordros Group

External

Auditors, Regulators etc.

Work Cycle

Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work.

• Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm) A flexible working schedule is also available, i.e. remote work. Weekend work where necessary.

Physical Requirements

None

Moderate

Extensive

Lifting Required

Yes

Computer use

Yes