Head of Internal Control at R & R Recruiting Services

R & R Recruitment Services, a recruitment agency, training, consulting & human resources management company, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Control

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Internal Control and Compliance is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring that the organization meets its strategic objectives through effective governance, risk management, and compliance.
• The role provides objective, evidence-based assessments on the adequacy of internal controls and the overall risk management framework.
• Key aspects of the role include developing and implementing the bank’s internal control and compliance framework, establishing policies and procedures, and ensuring full compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement compliance policies, programs, and procedures.
• Identify internal control deficiencies using strong analytical and critical thinking skills, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and execute internal audit activities and provide strategic advisory support to management.
• Document and test business processes and IT controls supporting financial operations.
• Evaluate control gaps, monitor remediation actions, and track progress.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of banking laws, regulations, and policies.
• Lead the enterprise risk assessment and develop a comprehensive risk log for the bank.
• Oversee the annual internal control work program using the bank’s internal control framework.
• Ensure clear communication on internal control matters and promote accountability among management and team leads.
• Develop training materials on internal control objectives, methodology, and best practices.
• Conduct follow-up reviews on financial, operational, and compliance deficiencies discovered during audits.
• Prepare and present monthly exception reports to the Managing Director.
• Ensure capital and revenue expenditures comply with approval limits and policies.
• Monitor loan disbursements to ensure full compliance with credit policies.
• Drive anti-fraud initiatives and assess compliance with anti-fraud standards.
• Prepare monthly regulatory returns and renditions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s Degree or professional certification (ACCA, CITA, CIBN, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Internal Control, Financial Controls, or related roles within the Microfinance Banking sector.
• Experience: Ample relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Age Requirement: 45 years and above

Salary
N450,000 (Gross) monthly.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: r2recruitmentservices@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• For inquiries, send a WhatsApp message to: 09035411252.
• No accommodation.