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• Position: Team Lead Internal Control


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

 The Team Lead Internal Control will report to Head Risk and Control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with strategy;


• Implement an effective control environment at all organisational levels, including control activities tailored for defined processes and creating minimum requirements for all business areas;


• Conduct and directs reviews of organisation controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations;


• Responsible for driving shared ethical values and developing a strong Internal Control culture among all employees;


• Manage and develop a comprehensive framework for assessing, identifying, monitoring, and minimising, internal control issues that could interfere with the organisation's objectives and goals;


• Review and appraise soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of Accounting and Financial Controls, Compliance Procedures and Controls, and timeliness of documentation generation;


• Develop recommendations to strengthen Internal Controls and improve operational efficiency;


• Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders (internal and external) to align internal control procedures within the organisation;


• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and other control groups, i.e. Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Legal;


• Perform appropriate internal control reporting to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board Committees, and Board of NGX Group Plc,


• Assist in incorporating the concept of Nigerian Exchange Group Risk and Control Programme into ongoing audit programmes;


• Ability to work with Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit and other departments within the organisation for effective controls.

Person Specification & Required Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND degree in Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar field;


• Minimum of 8-10 years cognate experience in a similar role;


• Extensive knowledge of Internal Control, Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance, including demonstrated experience in the application of Internal Control disciplines;


• Demonstrated leadership and management ability in a complex organisation;


• Thorough knowledge of Internal Control principles and practices;


• Ability to work with business units to establish, maintain, and continuously improve Internal control capabilities;


• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise.