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  • Posted: Aug 14, 2025
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  • Akintola Williams Deloitte is the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) member firm in Nigeria and the oldest indigenous professional services firm in Nigeria. The firm was established in 1952 by Mr. Akintola Williams, FCA, CFR, CBE, the doyen of the accountancy profession in Nigeria. Our approach to corporate responsibility is shaped by the recognition...
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    Vice President, Internal Audit

    The Vice President, Internal Audit will lead the internal audit function, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership to ensure that internal controls, governance processes, and risk management systems are robust, effective, and aligned with international best practices. 

    The role is critical in promoting a culture of integrity, operational efficiency, and accountability. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board Audit Committee, delivering independent insights that strengthen business resilience and enterprise value. 

    Key Responsibilities 

    • Develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan. 
    • Provide the Board Audit Committee and senior management with actionable insights and assurance on key operational, financial, and technological risks. 
    • Lead a capable internal audit team in conducting high-impact, data-driven audits across the business. 
    • Ensure timely follow-up on audit findings and partner with business leaders to drive improvements. 
    • Collaborate with external auditors and regulators, ensuring alignment and transparency in audit activities. 
    • Leverage technology, data analytics, and automation to evolve the audit function into a forward-looking, value-added business partner. 
    • Serve as principal liaison to the NCC, FIRS, EFCC, NFIU, external auditors, and compliance-related regulatory bodies. 
    • Report quarterly to the Board Audit Committee on key findings, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies. 

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications & Experience 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage. 
    • Professional audit certifications such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or CISA are mandatory. 
    • At least 15 years of progressive internal audit and/or risk experience, with 5+ years in a senior or executive role. 
    • Experience in telecoms, financial services, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred. 
    • Demonstrated expertise in governance frameworks, fraud risk management, and enterprise-level control environments. 

    Leadership Attributes 

    • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex risk environments into clear business actions. 
    • Independent, courageous, and principled—able to provide objective advice and challenge constructively. 
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence board-level and executive stakeholders. 
    • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage talent, and drive functional transformation. 
    • Results-driven with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. 

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    Vice President, Compliance

    The Vice President, Compliance is a critical executive leadership role accountable for enterprise-wide assurance, regulatory alignment, and risk-based governance. The incumbent will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board Audit Committee, fostering transparency, control integrity, and compliance with Nigerian and international standards. This is a transformational role aimed at driving a forward-looking, agile, and digitally enabled assurance function that supports the company's innovation and growth agenda. 

    Key Responsibilities 

    • Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on risk, regulatory matters, and internal control frameworks. 
    • Monitor regulatory trends, emerging risks, and new laws to ensure the organization is always compliant with NCC guidelines, financial regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), data privacy, and other applicable laws. 
    • Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, including policies, monitoring programs, reporting mechanisms, and training initiatives. 
    • Lead the development and enforcement of a strong ethics and compliance culture across the enterprise. 
    • Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk Management team to ensure robust risk assessments are embedded in compliance activities. 
    • Proactively identify control gaps, emerging threats, and areas for operational improvement. 
    • Develop effective testing, monitoring, and control systems to detect and prevent violations or inefficiencies. 

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred. 
    • Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent are required. 
    • Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity—preferably within telecoms, financial services, or other regulated industries. 
    • Deep knowledge of Nigerian regulatory environment, including NCC guidelines, CBN regulations, FIRS, anti-corruption laws, and international compliance standards. 
    • Strong experience in enterprise risk assessment, fraud prevention, forensic auditing, and governance best practices. 

    Leadership Attributes 

    • Strategic and critical thinker with deep business insight 
    • High ethical standards and proven track record in organizational trust-building 
    • Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills 
    • Ability to lead change and drive enterprise-wide culture shifts 
    • Digitally aware, with strong understanding of systems-based controls 

    Method of Application

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