• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Internal Controls & Process Compliance



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 10 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

The Head, Internal Controls & Process Compliance is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment across Layer3. The role ensures that all business processes, financial, operational, technical, HR, procurement, project, and service-delivery, are properly documented, consistently adhered to, and aligned with regulatory and ISO-compliant standards. 

This role exists to protect Layer3 from operational, financial, and compliance risks; strengthen process discipline; drive consistency across departments; and enable scalable, efficient operations as the company grows in Nigeria and across Africa. 

Job Responsibilities

Internal Control Framework 

• Develop and maintain Layer3’s Internal Control Framework covering financial, operational, and technical processes. 


• Establish control checkpoints, approval limits, segregation of duties, and compliance requirements across business units. 


• Conduct periodic assessments to identify weaknesses, control gaps, and risks. 


• Recommend and implement remediation actions to strengthen governance. 

Process Compliance 

• Ensure all departments adhere to documented processes, SOPs, workflows, and compliance guidelines. 


• Conduct continuous and periodic process compliance reviews. 


• Track deviations, exceptions, and non-compliance, escalating critical issues. 


• Design and implement compliance scorecards for departmental performance tracking. 

Process Documentation & Standardization 

• Work with department heads to map and document all core processes. 


• Ensure processes are standardized, updated, version-controlled, and accessible. 


• Support automation efforts by defining process requirements, workflow rules, and control points. 

Operational Risk Management 

• Identify and evaluate operational risks across the organization. 


• Maintain a company-wide operational risk register. 


• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Engineering, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure compliance. 

Training & Internal Awareness 

• Conduct training for employees on internal controls, processes, and compliance requirements. 


• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational discipline. 

Reporting & Governance 

• Prepare periodic compliance and internal control reports. 


• Track all audit findings and corrective actions to closure. 


• Support internal and external audits including ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, tax audits, and statutory audits. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 


• Professional certification preferred: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA. 


• 5–10 years of relevant experience. 


• Experience in technology, telecom, cloud, or service companies is an added advantage