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Head of Internal Audit & Control
Integrated Dairies Limited (IDL) • Plateau
Posted: 15 October 2026Deadline: 29 October 2026
📋 Requirements
- •MBA Finance related field.
- •Minimum of 10 years work experience in an accounting-auditing role is required of which at least 5 should be at management level.
- •Professional accounting qualification e.g.
- •ACA, ACCA, and familiarity with the IAS/IFRS Standard.
- •Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
- •Good knowledge of the regulations and applicable laws..
- •Strong knowledge of risk management techniques, policy formulation, and regulation.
- •Strong understanding of audit and investigation principles and practice.
- •Strong analytical and detail oriented skills.
- •Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
- •Good report writing and presentation skills.
- •Ability to demonstrate the commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.
📝 Description
- •Location: Jos / Vom, Plateau
- •Job Summary
- •The Head of Compliance and Internal Control provides strategic leadership to ensure IDL’s full adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, ethical standards, and robust internal control practices.
- •The role oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation-wide compliance, internal audit and risk framework ensuring financial assurance, operational efficiency, asset protection, and compliant organisation.
- •Job Responsibilities
- •Internal Audit:
- •Define the strategic direction for the Internal Audit function which aligns with the overall strategic goals of the company.
- •Establish, maintain, and continually strengthen the organisation's internal audit framework, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- •Conduct periodic internal control assessments, including design and operating effectiveness testing.
- •Coordinate investigations into suspected fraudulent practices across the organization, manage incident reporting, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- •Risk Management:
- •Oversee the implementation of risk-based internal controls across business units.
- •Lead reviews of operational processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks.
- •Conduct risk assessments, identify control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and ensure timely correction by stakeholders.
- •Use the risk assessment activity to the development of a strong annual compliance work plan.
- •Conduct Compliance Risk Assessment for new customers and products of the Company and establish controls/mitigates.
- •Provide assurance to senior management on the effectiveness or otherwise of the company’s risk management, processes, and systems.
- •Compliance & Control Leadership:
- •Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the organisation’s compliance framework, policies, and enterprise-wide control systems.
- •Ensure all business processes, transactions, and products comply with applicable laws, regulatory expectations, and internal policies.
- •Ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- •Monitor regulatory changes local and international, perform impact assessments, and ensure timely implementation across the Group.
- •Interface with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and legal advisers to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- •Oversee timely, accurate, and complete regulatory filings to avoid penalties and maintain an excellent compliance standing.
- •Provide compliance training and awareness, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection, market conduct, financial crime, and other relevant regulations.
- •Ensure proper documentation, custodianship, and governance of all internal control activities and evidence.
- •Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures SOPs, process maps, and control matrices.
- •Governance & Reporting:
- •Support corporate governance structures including board reporting, statutory filings, policy oversight, crime committee participation, standard operating procedures SOPs, process maps, and control frameworks.
- •Promote the organisation culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical business conduct.
- •Plan, execute, and report on operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related audits/reviews.
- •Provide assurance, deliver timely and accurate reports to the Board, Executive Committee, and regulators on compliance and internal control matters.
- •Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
- •Validate the adequacy of controls for new products, systems, technology deployments, and business initiatives.
- •Use data-driven insights and risk analytics to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- •Educational Requirements & Skills
- •MBA Finance related field.
- •Minimum of 10 years work experience in an accounting-auditing role is required of which at least 5 should be at management level.
- •Professional accounting qualification e.g.
- •ACA, ACCA, and familiarity with the IAS/IFRS Standard.
- •Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.
- •Good knowledge of the regulations and applicable laws..
- •Strong knowledge of risk management techniques, policy formulation, and regulation.
- •Strong understanding of audit and investigation principles and practice.
- •Strong analytical and detail oriented skills.
- •Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
- •Good report writing and presentation skills.
- •Ability to demonstrate the commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.