Head, Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management at First Excelsia

Industry: Mortgage Banking

Salary: ₦21M – ₦25M gross per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• ⁠Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering controls, compliance, operations, and financial reporting.
• ⁠Document audit findings, provide recommendations, and follow up on remediation actions.
• ⁠Lead investigations, special audits, and whistleblower cases.
• ⁠Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and submit statutory returns.
• ⁠Review and update policies to align with legislation and best practices.
• ⁠Coordinate external audits and ensure adherence to standards.
• ⁠Present audit findings to Executive Management and the Board.
• ⁠Drive anti-fraud initiatives and maintain a comprehensive risk register.
• ⁠Perform additional duties as assigned by Management or the Board.

Person Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• ⁠Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIBN) is mandatory.
• ⁠Minimum of 10–15 years’ relevant experience in Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management.
• Must have banking experience in a similar senior-level role.
• ⁠Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance principles.
• ⁠Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• ⁠High integrity and strong cultural alignment with the organization.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 25th February 2026