Head, IT Audit & Compliance at a Manufacturing Company (Recycling) - Westfield Consulting Limited - 2 Openings

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Manufacturing space (recycling) is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, IT Audit & Compliance

Locations: Lagos & Ogun 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head, IT Audit & Compliance to lead the organization’s IT audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance functions.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring robust internal controls, safeguarding information systems, and aligning technology operations with global compliance standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of IT audit and compliance frameworks across the organization
• Oversee IT General Controls (ITGCs), risk assessments, and internal audit processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, data privacy laws, and industry frameworks
• Drive implementation of security standards across mobile, cloud, and enterprise systems
• Monitor adherence to DevSecOps and SDLC compliance requirements
• Provide advisory support to management on IT risk, governance, and control improvements
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Develop and lead a high-performing IT audit and compliance team

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology / Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Cybersecurity / Information Assurance Essential, Accounting or Finance (for audit-focused roles), Computer/Software Engineering
• 8–12 years’ experience in IT audit, risk management, or cybersecurity
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven experience auditing mobile applications or SaaS platforms is a strong advantage
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred (MBA, MSc in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related fields)
• Professional Certifications like, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM etc

Key Knowledge & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of mobile application security (OWASP standards)
• Familiarity with app store compliance requirements (Apple App Store & Google Play)
• Knowledge of global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR and related frameworks)
• Experience with SOC 1 / SOC 2 audit frameworks
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) auditing
• Strong grasp of IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

Salary
N1,000,000 per month (Gross Salary).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the job role as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.