Internal Control and Risk Management Associate at Black Pelican Group

Black Pelican Group, established in 2004, is Nigeria’s foremost lifestyle solutions group and a leader in total interior solutions, providing end-to-end services through its subsidiaries – IL Bagno (premium luxury finishes), Bathrooms Direct (affordable sanitary wares, tiles, and doors), Bagno Technik (specialized installation and maintenance), BPL Logistix (integrated logistics, warehousing, and delivery), and BPL Wellness (fitness and wellness through an exclusive partnership with Technogym). With a strong reputation for excellence, we deliver world-class designs, products, and services that seamlessly cater to the luxury market, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, innovation, continuous learning, and corporate social responsibility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control and Risk Management Associate

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Work Mode: Onsite

Job Summary

• The Internal Control and Risk Management Associate is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization’s internal control framework and enterprise risk management processes.
• The role ensures that operational, financial, and compliance risks are adequately identified, assessed, mitigated, and reportedin line with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks across the organization.
• Conduct regular reviews of business processes to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and recommend practical and sustainable remediation actions.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) activities, including risk identification, risk assessment, risk registers, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and control performance metrics to identify emerging risks.
• Assist in the development and periodic review of risk and control self-assessments (RCSA).
• Support management in embedding risk management and internal control culture across business units.
• Review financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support fraud risk management initiatives, including fraud risk assessments, investigations support, and control strengthening.
• Participate in internal control testing, walkthroughs, and validation exercises.
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely internal control and risk management reports for management and governance committees.
• Track implementation of agreed corrective actions and follow up on remediation plans.
• Support internal and external audit engagements by providing documentation, explanations, and remediation updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the development and review of business continuity and operational resilience frameworks.
• Provide advisory support to management on risk-related matters, process improvements, and control enhancements.
• Maintain proper documentation of risk assessments, control matrices, and related records.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• ACA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or related risk and control certifications.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of relevant experience in internal control, risk management, internal audit, or compliance.
• Proven experience in reviewing business processes, control testing, and risk assessment.
• Experience working in regulated or multi-entity environments will be an advantage.
• Experience or familiarity with warehouse operations or inventory management is highly desirable. 

Application Closing Date
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