Head of Risk & Internal Control at Vodstra Limited

Vodstra Limited is recruiting on behalf of a well-established passenger transport and logistics company with successful operations in Nigeria. As part of our continued growth and operational excellence strategy, we are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join our team as Head of Risk & Internal Control.

The Head of Risk & Internal Control will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s enterprise risk management and internal control framework. The ideal candidate will ensure operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance risks are effectively identified, monitored, and mitigated across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies and policies. 
• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems across all business units. 
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and control reviews. 
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards. 
• Lead investigations into control breaches, fraud, and operational irregularities. 
• Provide advisory support to management on risk-related matters and business decisions. 
• Prepare risk and audit reports for executive management and the board. 
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities. 
• Drive a strong risk-awareness and compliance culture within the organization. 
• Ensure business continuity and operational resilience plans are maintained.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline. 
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or related qualifications will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 8–12 years’ relevant experience in risk management, internal control, audit, or compliance, preferably within transport, logistics, supply chain, or related industries. 
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and internal control processes. 
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. 
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and risk/audit management tools.