INTERNAL CONTROL & RISK OFFICER | RISK & COMPLIANCE AT TERAWORK | INTERNAL CONTROL & RISK JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

TERAWORK.COM is a virtual meeting point for getting work done. TERAWORK is a bridge between service providers and the individuals and businesses that need their talents and skills. Via TERAWORK, customers are provided with a wide pool of skills and services to draw from in getting their projects done.

Job Description:

We are seeking a vigilant and analytical Internal Control & Risk Officer to join our Risk & Compliance team in Lagos. This is a critical "second-line of defense" role designed for a professional who understands that a robust control environment is the bedrock of institutional trust and growth.

Your mission is to safeguard the company’s assets by identifying vulnerabilities before they become liabilities. You will be responsible for the end-to-end monitoring of internal controls, with a specific focus on settlement transaction call-overs and regulatory adherence (CBN/NDIC). If you have a forensic eye for detail, a strong grasp of reconciliation processes, and the professional courage to investigate irregularities, we want you to fortify our control framework.

Requirements:

1. Control Governance & Process Engineering

• Control Testing: Design and execute rigorous internal control tests to evaluate the effectiveness of operational and financial processes.

• Continuous Improvement: Translate audit findings into actionable recommendations for process optimization and fraud prevention.

• Asset Safeguarding: Monitor high-risk areas to ensure company assets—both physical and digital—are protected against misappropriation.

2. Financial Risk & Settlement Oversight

• Settlement Call-Over: Conduct detailed reviews of settlement transactions and reconciliations to ensure 100% accuracy in financial movement.

• Risk Register Maintenance: Support the identification and assessment of enterprise risks, maintaining an up-to-date risk register that reflects the current operational landscape.

• Incident Management: Investigate control breaches, fraud cases, and operational irregularities, providing forensic insights into the "root cause."

3. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Standards Adherence: Ensure all operations align with CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) and NDIC (Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation) standards.

• Reporting Rigor: Prepare comprehensive risk and incident reports for management review, highlighting emerging trends and critical vulnerabilities.

• Awareness Leadership: Drive a "Risk-First" culture by training staff on internal control policies and ethical conduct.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: 2–3 years of proven experience in Internal Control or Risk Management, specifically within the financial services or fintech sector.

• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of settlement processes, transaction call-overs, and financial reconciliation.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to spot patterns in data that indicate fraud or operational failure.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Nigerian financial regulatory guidelines.

• Professional Edge: Certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, or IRM are highly advantageous.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Send CVs to talent@terawork.com