Head, Audit and Compliance at Vantegral Consulting

Job Description

• The Head, Audit & Compliance is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Internal Audit and Compliance functions across C&I Leasing Plc and its subsidiaries.
• The role ensures robust internal controls, regulatory adherence, risk management, process integrity, and independent assurance to senior management and the Board.
• The position drives a strong governance culture and ensures that company operations comply with all internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities
Internal Audit Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual audit plan covering operational, financial, compliance, marine, and IT activities.
• Lead and supervise end-to-end internal audit engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Assess internal control systems and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk management and operational efficiency.
• Provide independent assurance reports to Management and the Board Audit & Compliance Committee.

Compliance Management:

• Oversee compliance with industry regulations, labour laws, marine and logistics regulations, tax laws (non-tax advisory), NCDMB policies, contract obligations, and internal policies.
• Develop, update, and enforce company-wide compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits, monitoring, and reporting to ensure organisational adherence.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate impacts or required modifications to management.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Identify potential operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks across the group.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Promote strong corporate governance practices in line with best-in-class standards.
• Support strategic initiatives by identifying risks and advising leadership on control implications.

Reporting & Advisory:

• Prepare audit findings, compliance reports, and dashboards for executive management and the Board.
• Offer professional advisory on governance, internal controls, compliance risks, and process improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of audit and compliance recommendations to ensure timely closure.

Process Improvement & Controls Optimization:

• Strengthen organisational discipline, control consciousness, and ethical behaviour.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational workflows, documentation, accountability, and transparency.
• Enhance policy frameworks and ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are adopted across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years relevant experience, including leadership experience in audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Professional certifications required: ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience in marine, leasing, outsourcing, logistics, or service-driven industries is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian regulatory bodies and requirements (FRC, SEC, NSE, CBN where applicable, NPA, NMRC, NSC, Labour laws, and NCDMB).
• High analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong leadership and team management ability.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• High ethical standards, independence, and professional integrity.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.