Head of Compliance & Internal Control at Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL)

Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL) - We provide HR consulting, HR strategy, workforce planning, culture and HR transformation, recruitment and talent acquisition, assessment and development centres.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Compliance & Internal Control

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Compliance & Internal Control will oversee the Bank’s compliance and internal control framework, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• The role is responsible for identifying and mitigating compliance risks, strengthening internal controls, supporting regulatory examinations, and promoting a strong culture of ethics, governance, and risk management across the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Bank’s compliance and internal control framework.
• Ensure compliance with regulations issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NDIC, EFCC, NFIU, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, internal control assessments, and operational audits.
• Identify control weaknesses, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
• Monitor Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports accurately and within stipulated timelines.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations and internal/external audit activities.
• Investigate compliance breaches and operational incidents, recommending appropriate remedial actions.
• Provide compliance training and advisory support to business units and promote a culture of regulatory compliance.
• Report compliance and internal control performance to Executive Management and the Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, CRCMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in Compliance, Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Regulatory Compliance within the banking or financial services industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, AML/CFT requirements, KYC, corporate governance, and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, communication, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.

Salary
N300,000 - N450,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: adeniyi_kennedia@outlook.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.