Senior Internal Control Executive

Enterprise Risk & Control Strategy
Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments across all operational locations identifying systemic vulnerabilities and prioritizing mitigation strategies aligned with organizational risk appetite.
Design and champion the implementation of an integrated control framework compliant with ISO standards NIMASA NMDPRA and international best practices.
Develop and maintain the Group Internal Control Manual ensuring consistent application of controls and driving a culture of compliance across all departments and subsidiaries.

Audit Governance & Regulatory Oversight
Serve as the primary governance liaison for statutory regulatory and external audits presenting findings and action plans directly to the Board and Audit Committee.
Oversee all internal audit activities including planning execution and validation of remediationensuring 100% closure of high-risk audit findings within stipulated timelines.
Establish and monitor a Group-wide control dashboard with real-time visibility into compliance status control effectiveness and emerging regulatory exposures for executive decision-making.

Fraud Governance & Control Excellence
Lead complex fraud investigations involving senior personnel or material financial impact coordinating with legal counsel law enforcement and disciplinary committees as required.
Design and implement advanced data analytics protocols to proactively detect anomalies in high-risk areas (fuel management procurement cash handling and fleet utilization).
Drive continuous control optimization by benchmarking against industry peers introducing automation opportunities and mentoring junior control staff to build organizational capability.

Educational & Professional Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Risk Management or related field; professional qualification (ACA ACCA CPA) preferred.
Mandatory professional certification: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CISA or CFE; additional certifications (CRMA CCSA) are advantageous.
Minimum of 57 years of progressive experience in internal audit risk management or control functionsideally within logistics shipping or transport.

Knowledge Requirements
Mastery of enterprise risk management frameworks (COSO ERM ISO 31000) and international auditing standards (IIA ISACA).
In-depth knowledge of Nigerian maritime and logistics regulations (NIMASA NMDPRA NSCDC Customs & Excise) and their operational implications.
Expertise in financial controls architecture procurement governance fleet asset lifecycle controls and fuel management integrity frameworks.
Comprehensive understanding of integrated management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001) and their certification/audit processes.

Skill Requirements
Advanced proficiency in leading risk-based audit planning control design validation and root-cause analysis for systemic issues.
Expertise in data analytics platforms (Power BI Tableau ACL) to develop predictive control monitoring dashboards and anomaly detection models.
Mastery of advanced Excel modeling for risk quantification sampling methodologies and executive-level reporting.
Demonstrated ability to draft board-ready reports present findings to C-suite and Audit Committee and influence strategic control decisions.

Personal Abilities
Uncompromising integrity with the courage to challenge decisions that compromise control integrityeven at senior levels.
Strategic mindset with ability to translate operational risks into enterprise-level business impact.
Strong executive presence and influencing skills to drive remediation across departmental silos without direct authority.
Mentorship capability to develop junior control staff and embed a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.