Compliance / Internal Control Officer at Sylvastar Group

Sylvastar Group is a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, operating across multiple sectors, including real estate, agriculture, food & beverages, finance, and petrochemical manufacturing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance / Internal Control Officer

Location: ICS Drive, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Compliance/Internal Control Officer is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to company policies, financial controls, and ethical standards across all departments, with a primary focus on monitoring, evaluating, and regulating the Sales Team’s activities.
• This role is critical in safeguarding company assets, preventing fraud, and driving accountability, performance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Team Oversight & Control:

• Monitor and verify daily sales activities, marketing movements, and field operations.
• Ensure all marketing and sales engagements follow company policies and approved strategies.
• Conduct regular spot checks and field audits on sales staff.

Financial Compliance & Revenue Protection:

• Track all collections and ensure prompt, accurate remittance of company funds.
• Reconcile sales records with payments received and investigate discrepancies.
• Prevent revenue leakage, fraud, and unauthorized transactions.

Performance Appraisal & Evaluation:

• Conduct structured performance reviews of sales personnel.
• Validate reported sales figures and productivity metrics.
• Support management in disciplinary actions, commendations, and promotions based on verified performance.

Internal Control & Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and enforce internal control systems and procedures.
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and ethical standards.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare regular audit, compliance, and performance reports for management.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, audits, and compliance findings.
• Report misconduct, policy violations, or financial irregularities promptly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of [X] years experience in compliance, internal audit, internal control, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of sales operations, financial controls, and risk management.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and enforcement abilities.
• Ability to work independently and conduct field audits.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Ethical judgment and firmness
• Financial literacy
• Conflict resolution
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Report writing and documentation.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2026.

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