Senior Internal Control Executive at Sunbeth Global Concepts (SGC)

The Senior Internal Control Executive provides leadership oversight in governance, risk management, and compliance across Sunbeth Shipping and Logistics' multi-location operations. This role is responsible for designing and overseeing the enterprise-wide internal control framework, leading complex risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards (NIMASA, NMDPRA, ISO). The incumbent directs audit coordination, drives enterprise-wide remediation of control deficiencies, and mentors junior control staff. Serving as a trusted advisor, this position safeguards organizational assets, strengthens financial integrity, and embeds a culture of accountability.

Job Details

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 remediation—ensuring 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.

Requirements

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 5–7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or control functions—ideally 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 integrity—even 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.