Senior Internal Control Officer at Ceviant Finance

Ceviant is a leading B2B2C fintech group redefining financial services in the UK and Nigeria through a unified, robust ecosystem of technology-driven solutions and trusted experts that empower businesses and wealth builders to move money smarter, grow faster, and operate with confidence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Control Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Internal Control Officer is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the organization's internal control framework, identifying operational and financial risks, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and recommending improvements to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews of operational, financial, and compliance processes to identify control gaps and risks.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review transactions, reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Investigate control breaches, exceptions, and suspected fraud incidents.
• Prepare internal control reports and present findings to management.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with business units to strengthen control processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Conduct periodicdepartmental and process reviews where applicable.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on internal control and risk management practices.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and HR teams to strengthen control systems.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Work Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related disciplines
• 5–8 years’ relevant experience in internal control, audit, or risk management (Financial services industry experience preferred).
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Internal Control Design and Evaluation
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Internal Audit Methodologies.

Why Join Us?

• At Ceviant, we are redefining financial services through our core values of Client Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Partnership.
• As a Senior Internal Control Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening our internal controls, managing risks, and ensuring compliance across the organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@ceviant.co using “Senior Internal Control Officer” as the subject of the mail.