The Group Internal Auditor is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance frameworks across all subsidiaries. The role leads the development of internal audit strategy, oversees risk-based audit execution, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides the Board and Executive Management with clear insight into control effectiveness and emerging risk exposures.
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Internal Audit Strategy
- Develop and implement a Group-wide internal audit strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Establish audit tools, methodologies, and procedures to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Design and implement methodologies for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling, and reporting compliance risks.
- Define the type and frequency of audit monitoring based on the scale and complexity of Group activities.
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to established controls and regulatory requirements, including all regulatory requirements such as CBN, SEC, NAICOM, NDIC, FRCN, and other relevant authorities.
Internal Audit Execution
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan covering all subsidiaries and key functions.
- Ensure thorough documentation of audit work plans, testing results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Conduct special audits, investigations, and provide subject-matter expertise where required.
- Ensure Internal Audit activities are performed in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
- Oversee audit participation in major business, operational, and technology initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are embedded proactively.
- Maintain and optimize audit technology platforms and analytics tools.
Stakeholder and Regulatory Management
- Coordinate and oversee external auditors’ activities to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of efforts.
- Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations and third-party audits.
- Direct collaboration between Internal Audit and regulators to ensure timely and accurate responses to findings
Reporting & Governance
- Issue clear, concise, and value-driven internal audit reports identifying root causes and practical solutions.
- Present periodic updates to the Board Audit Committee on audit activities, emerging risks, and control effectiveness.
- Act as a thought leader on governance, risk management, and internal control best practices across the Group.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certifications required (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent).
- MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8–12years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance within financial services.
- Strong understanding of Internal Audit frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
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As Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will be responsible for providing strategic oversight of the Group’s enterprise-wide risk management framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of credit, market, liquidity, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks across all subsidiaries. The role safeguards the Group’s financial stability, regulatory compliance, and reputation by aligning risk appetite with business strategy, strengthening governance and internal control structures, and promoting a strong risk-aware culture at Board and Executive levels.
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Risk Management
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in line with regulatory and global standards (COSO ERM, ISO 31000, Basel guidelines).
- Define and periodically review the Group Risk Appetite Statement and ensure alignment with business strategy.
- Oversee risk identification, assessment, aggregation, and monitoring across all subsidiaries.
- Ensure integration of risk management into strategic planning, capital allocation, and product development.
- Lead enterprise stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk impact modelling.
Risk Governance and Oversight
- Provide independent risk oversight across credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
- Present periodic risk reports, dashboards, and early warning indicators to the Board Risk Committee.
- Ensure proper escalation of material risk events and emerging exposures.
Internal Control and Compliance Oversight
- Oversee the design and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control framework.
- Ensure strong segregation of duties, control testing, and preventive mechanisms across subsidiaries.
- Monitor regulatory compliance with CBN, SEC, NAICOM, NDIC, FRCN, and other relevant authorities.
- Provide advisory input on risk implications for new products, investments, partnerships, and expansion initiatives.
Regulatory and External Engagement
- Serve as primary risk liaison with regulators and supervisory bodies.
- Oversee responses to regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Maintain proactive engagement with external auditors on risk and control matters
Risk Culture & Capability Development
- Embed a risk-aware culture across the Group through training, communication, and leadership engagement.
- Guide business heads in strengthening first-line risk ownership.
- Mentor and develop risk, compliance, and internal control teams across subsidiaries.
Reporting & Assurance
- Deliver consolidated enterprise risk dashboards to Executive Management and the Board.
- Monitor risk exposures against appetite thresholds and capital adequacy requirements.
- Provide forward-looking risk insights to support sustainable growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or FRM is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8–12years’ experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Compliance, preferably within financial services.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, internal control principles, and regulatory expectations.
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