Head, Internal Control, Audit & Compliance at HCER Consulting Limited

HCER Consulting Limited is a leading provider of innovative human resource solutions and professional training programs. We have earned a strong reputation for delivering consulting experiences that help clients build capable teams, strengthen leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance.

With a team of experienced HR and industry professionals, we combine strategic insight with practical experience to deliver measurable results. Our services cover the full spectrum of human capital development, including recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, HR outsourcing, learning and development, and organizational restructuring.

Our consulting and training portfolio also extends to business management, data analytics, personal development, and digital literacy, helping both organizations and individuals achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Control, Audit & Compliance

Location: Lagos

Description

• This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust internal control environment, leading audit functions, and ensuring full regulatory and legal compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organisation's internal control framework.
• Lead internal audit activities and ensure timely and objective reporting to management and the board.
• Monitor compliance with CBN guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and applicable laws.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during examinations and reviews.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and training programmes.
• Prepare audit and compliance reports for board and executive review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications required: ICAN, CIA, CISA, or ACAMS.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance within a financial institution.
• Sound knowledge of CBN regulations, FIRS tax requirements, and NFIU directives.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and financial crime risk.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.