Manager, Internal Controls & Process Compliance at Layer3

Layer3 is one of the fastest growing network and security infrastructure companies in West Africa, providing award-winning services, including managed and cloud services, network security, IT infrastructure management, virtualization and mobile device management solutions. Our unique model integrates best-of-breed technologies from global leaders such as Juniper Networks, Blue Coat, Polycom, AirWatch, F5, Extreme Networks and VMware, coupled with our next-generation metro fiber networks, to offer unparalleled services and after sales support to some of the most demanding customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Internal Controls & Process Compliance

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Head, Internal Controls & Process Compliance is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment across Layer3.
• The role ensures that all business processes, financial, operational, technical, HR, procurement, project, and service-delivery, are properly documented, consistently adhered to, and aligned with regulatory and ISO-compliant standards. 
• This role exists to protect Layer3 from operational, financial, and compliance risks; strengthen process discipline; drive consistency across departments; and enable scalable, efficient operations as the company grows in Nigeria and across Africa. 

Job Responsibilities
Internal Control Framework:

• Develop and maintain Layer3’s Internal Control Framework covering financial, operational, and technical processes. 
• Establish control checkpoints, approval limits, segregation of duties, and compliance requirements across business units. 
• Conduct periodic assessments to identify weaknesses, control gaps, and risks. 
• Recommend and implement remediation actions to strengthen governance. 

Process Compliance:

• Ensure all departments adhere to documented processes, SOPs, workflows, and compliance guidelines. 
• Conduct continuous and periodic process compliance reviews. 
• Track deviations, exceptions, and non-compliance, escalating critical issues. 
• Design and implement compliance scorecards for departmental performance tracking. 

Process Documentation & Standardization 

• Work with department heads to map and document all core processes. 
• Ensure processes are standardized, updated, version-controlled, and accessible. 
• Support automation efforts by defining process requirements, workflow rules, and control points. 

Operational Risk Management:

• Identify and evaluate operational risks across the organization. 
• Maintain a company-wide operational risk register. 
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Engineering, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure compliance. 

Training & Internal Awareness:

• Conduct training for employees on internal controls, processes, and compliance requirements. 
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational discipline. 

Reporting & Governance:

• Prepare periodic compliance and internal control reports. 
• Track all audit findings and corrective actions to closure. 
• Support internal and external audits including ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, tax audits, and statutory audits. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 
• Professional certification preferred: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA. 
• 5–10 years of relevant experience. 
• Experience in technology, telecom, cloud, or service companies is an added advantage. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.