About the Role
TeamAce Limited partners with businesses to create sustainable change by designing bespoke processes, leveraging data, and deploying top talent. We are currently seeking a dynamic and analytical Head of Internal Audit & Control to lead our internal audit and control function. In this leadership position, you will provide independent assurance over our financial, operational, compliance, IT, fraud, and multi-outlet control environments while driving strategic risk management and revenue assurance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive risk-based audit plans, maintain the audit charter, and ensure rigorous follow-up on audit findings.
- Plan and conduct routine and surprise audits across QSR and retail outlets, overseeing POS transactions, inventory, wastage, shrinkage, and loss prevention.
- Lead fraud risk assessments and sensitive investigations involving cash leakage, payroll abuse, procurement irregularities, and whistleblowing cases.
- Ensure strict compliance with Nigerian statutory regulations, including FIRS, CAC, LASEPA, NAFDAC, and relevant labour requirements.
- Review ERP, POS, cybersecurity, and data privacy controls while utilizing advanced data analytics to detect operational anomalies.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing internal audit team, fostering a strong culture of accountability across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and IT.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Internal Audit and Control, with at least 3-4 years in a senior management role.
- Mandatory professional certification: ACA (ICAN) or ACCA; CIA or CISA is strongly preferred.
- Extensive industry experience in FMCG, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), retail, or multi-outlet business environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in fraud investigation, risk management, and presenting strategic recommendations to Board members and senior executives.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a mission-driven team.