Risk Management and Internal Audit Officer at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria was established as an umbrella Association for Practitioners of Personnel Management in 1968 as the Personnel Management Association of Nigeria. In 1973, it was renamed as Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. Finally, Act No 58 of 1992 chartered the Institute.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Management and Internal Audit Officer

Location: Head Office, Lagos (Office & Field Based)
Reports To: Head, Internal Audit and Compliance

Job Purpose

• Strengthens the Institute's risk management framework by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks, ensuring effective internal controls, and promoting compliance and process integrity.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Risk Framework & Assessment:

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance in updating the Risk Management Framework and maintaining the departmental Risk Register.
• Conduct risk assessments across functional areas within required timelines and evaluate emerging risks.
• Identify process loopholes, recommending risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and escalate potential risk exposures to leadership.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed risk mitigation actions and follow up on outstanding issues.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Review policies, procedures, and documentation to assess the adequacy of internal controls and address operational gaps.
• Monitor compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), statutory/regulatory requirements, and control protocols.
• Advise departments on strengthening controls to prevent fraud, reduce waste, and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
• Prepare concise risk trend reports and promote organizational risk awareness.

Requirements & Person Specification
Education & Qualifications:

• Education: B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related Social Science courses.
• Experience: 2–3 years post-graduation experience in risk management, internal control, or compliance.
• Professional Membership: Certified membership of a recognized professional body (ICAN, ACCA, etc.) is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with auditing standards and risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000).
• Technical Skills: Advanced MS Office skills, accounting software, risk management tools, and financial analysis.
• Core Skills: High analytical ability, investigative capability, report writing, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Work Conditions:

• Work Cycle: Mondays – Fridays
• Setting: Hybrid (Office & Field-Based)
• Travel Expectation: 0% – 30%

Salary
N2,100,000 – N2,400,000 Annually.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@cipmnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Applications are encouraged from suitable candidates, irrespective of physical ability/disability, gender, color, tribe, race, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or other protected statuses.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.