Head Of Compliance

Head Of Internal Audit & Control

Location: Jos / Vom, Plateau Job Summary The Head of Compliance and Internal Control provides strategic leadership to ensure IDL's full adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, ethical standards, and robust internal control practices. The role oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation-wide compliance, internal audit and risk framework ensuring financial assurance, operational efficiency, asset protection, and compliant organisation. Job Responsibilities Internal Audit: Define the strategic direction for the Internal Audit function which aligns with the overall strategic goals of the company. Establish, maintain, and continually strengthen the organisation's internal audit framework, ensuring alignment with best practices. Conduct periodic internal control assessments, including design and operating effectiveness testing. Coordinate investigations into suspected fraudulent practices across the organization, manage incident reporting, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Risk Management: Oversee the implementation of risk-based internal controls across business units. Lead reviews of operational processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks. Conduct risk assessments, identify control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and ensure timely correction by stakeholders. Use the risk assessment activity to the development of a strong annual compliance work plan. Conduct Compliance Risk Assessment for new customers and products of the Company and establish controls/mitigates. Provide assurance to senior management on the effectiveness or otherwise of the company's risk management, processes, and systems. Compliance & Control Leadership: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the organisation's compliance framework, policies, and enterprise-wide control systems. Ensure all business processes, transactions, and products comply with applicable laws, regulatory expectations, and internal policies. Ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures. Monitor regulatory changes (local and international), perform impact assessments, and ensure timely implementation across the Group. Interface with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and legal advisers to ensure compliance with industry standards. Oversee timely, accurate, and complete regulatory filings to avoid penalties and maintain an excellent compliance standing. Provide compliance training and awareness, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection, market conduct, financial crime, and other relevant regulations. Ensure proper documentation, custodianship, and governance of all internal control activities and evidence. Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and control matrices. Governance & Reporting: Support corporate governance structures including board reporting, statutory filings, policy oversight, crime committee participation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and control frameworks. Promote the organisation culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical business conduct. Plan, execute, and report on operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related audits/reviews. Provide assurance, deliver timely and accurate reports to the Board, Executive Committee, and regulators on compliance and internal control matters. Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor. Validate the adequacy of controls for new products, systems, technology deployments, and business initiatives. Use data-driven insights and risk analytics to support decision-making and strategic initiatives. Educational Requirements & Skills MBA Finance related field. Minimum of 10 years work experience in an accounting-auditing role is required of which at least 5 should be at management level. Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, and familiarity with the IAS/IFRS Standard. Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills. Good knowledge of the regulations and applicable laws.. Strong knowledge of risk management techniques, policy formulation, and regulation. Strong understanding of audit and investigation principles and practice. Strong analytical and detail oriented skills. Excellent problem analysis and solving skills. Good report writing and presentation skills. Ability to demonstrate the commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.