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

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Team Lead, Internal Control

Location: Lagos
This position 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 Qualifications

• B.Sc./ HND Degree in Banking, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar field;
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.