Head, Internal Control at a Leading Asset Management Firm - HRGlobe Limited

Posted on Mon 09th Mar, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

HRGlobe Limited - Our client, a leading asset management firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Control

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The Head of Internal Control will be responsible forthe execution of the company’s internal control activities by performing control reviews, process assessments, and system audits, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Group standards.
  • The role is both strategic and execution-focused, providing timely identification of control gaps and developing and implementing remediation across business and operational processes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal control reviews across key asset management processes, including portfolio management, operations, finance, and client administration.
  • Identify control gaps, document findings, and monitor remediation actions to closure.
  • Perform oversight reviews across investment and fund operations, including trade lifecycle controls, NAV computation, pricing and valuation processes, portfolio limits, and investment mandate compliance.
  • Review system and IT controls across core investment and finance platforms, including user access management, maker–checker controls, and IT General Controls (ITGC).
  • Support regulatory compliance with SEC requirements and participate in internal and external audit engagements.
  • Monitor adherence to internal policies and control frameworks across the organization.
  • Prepare risk and control reports and support periodic reporting to senior management and relevant governance committees.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Chartered Accountant — ICAN or ACCA
  • Prior or current experience in a reputable Audit Firm
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
  • Exposure to financial services or asset management audits
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Acceptable (with expectation to pursue CISA)
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
  • Relevant IT audit certification

Technical Skills:

  • Internal control testing in asset management environment
  • Understanding of fund accounting and NAV processes
  • Investment operations risk awareness
  • IT and systems audit fundamentals
  • Regulatory awareness (SEC rules for Fund Managers)
  • Strong data review and reconciliation skills
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026.

How to Apply
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