Team Lead Internal Control at Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

Job Summary

We seek an individual who will be responsible for implementing control initiatives across NGX Group Plc. and its Subsidiaries. The Team Lead Internal Control will report to Head Risk and Control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with strategy;
• Implement an effective control environment at all organisational levels, including control activities tailored for defined processes and creating minimum requirements for all business areas;
• Conduct and directs reviews of organisation controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations;
• Responsible for driving shared ethical values and developing a strong Internal Control culture among all employees;
• Manage and develop a comprehensive framework for assessing, identifying, monitoring, and minimising, internal control issues that could interfere with the organisation's objectives and goals;
• Review and appraise soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of Accounting and Financial Controls, Compliance Procedures and Controls, and timeliness of documentation generation;
• Develop recommendations to strengthen Internal Controls and improve operational efficiency;
• Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders (internal and external) to align internal control procedures within the organisation;
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and other control groups, i.e. Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Legal;
• Perform appropriate internal control reporting to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board Committees, and Board of NGX Group Plc,
• Assist in incorporating the concept of Nigerian Exchange Group Risk and Control Programme into ongoing audit programmes;
• Ability to work with Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit and other departments within the organisation for effective controls.

Person Specification & Required Qualification (s)

• B.Sc./HND degree in Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar field;
• Minimum of 8-10 years cognate experience in a similar role;
• Extensive knowledge of Internal Control, Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance, including demonstrated experience in the application of Internal Control disciplines;
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability in a complex organisation;
• Thorough knowledge of Internal Control principles and practices;
• Ability to work with business units to establish, maintain, and continuously improve Internal control capabilities;
• Demonstrate professional maturity and poise.