Job Description
We are hiring!!!
Job Title: Group Head, Internal Audit & Control
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Conglomerate / Group Company
About the Client
Our client is a large African conglomerate with diversified interests in power, energy, hospitality, banking, and other key sectors of the economy. The Group has operated for over three decades and is known for its strong commitment to corporate governance, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.
Job Summary
The Group Head, Internal Audit & Control will provide independent assurance to the Board of Directors, through the Board Audit & Governance Committee, on the effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment.
The role is responsible for establishing and overseeing a risk-based internal audit and control framework across the Group to support sound financial reporting, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and the safeguarding of corporate assets. The successful candidate will work closely with Executive Management and subsidiary leadership teams to strengthen internal governance structures, promote a culture of accountability and risk awareness, and provide strategic insight to support sustainable business performance across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
•Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned with the Group’s strategic priorities and risk profile.
•Provide independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
•Oversee internal audit activities across the Group to ensure consistency in audit methodology, reporting standards, and quality of assurance across subsidiaries.
•Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) framework and strengthen the internal control culture across the organization.
•Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes to safeguard company assets and ensure reliability of financial reporting.
•Monitor the timely implementation of audit recommendations, management action plans, and Board directives across the Group.
•Lead investigations into suspected fraud, ethical breaches, or control failures and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
•Coordinate internal assurance activities with Risk Management, Compliance, ESG, and Data Protection functions to support an integrated assurance approach across the Group.
•Ensure emerging risks such as cybersecurity, data privacy, technology governance, and sustainability risks are incorporated into audit and risk oversight processes.
•Maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and support the Audit Committee in evaluating the effectiveness of external auditors.
•Provide strategic leadership for the Internal Audit & Control function and build strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, and senior stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
•Relevant professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA is required.
•Minimum of twelve (12) years’ relevant experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management, or governance roles within a reputable organization, with demonstrated exposure to senior management and Board governance structures.
•A Master’s degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
•Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFRE will be an added advantage.
•Strong leadership capability, sound professional judgment, and the ability to engage effectively with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders.
•Deep understanding of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and financial reporting frameworks.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to jobs@kennediaconsulting.net with the subject “Group Head, Internal Audit & Control” not later than 27th March.
