Internal Control Officer

Union Systems Limited (USL) is an original equipment manufacturer that develops international trade and treasury applications that are used by banks, other financial institutions and corporates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Control Team Lead will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the organization's internal control, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• The role will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of operational, financial, project, technology, and information security controls while supporting business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• The successful candidate will serve as the organization's focal point for internal control, risk management, and governance activities, working in partnership with the ISO Coordination function to ensure a robust and effective management system.

Organizational Context:

• The organization maintains an established ISO Management System coordinated.
• The Internal Control Officerwill work closely with the ISO Coordinator to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• The role is not responsible for the day-to-day coordination of ISO certifications or management systems but will provide support through risk assessments, control reviews, compliance monitoring, audit follow-up, and governance reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Control & Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework across the organization.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and maintain the corporate risk register.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.
• Perform periodic reviews of operational, financial, procurement, project, software and IT controls.
• Monitor compliance with approved policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls relating to software development, change management, access management, cybersecurity, and information security.

Compliance & Governance:

• Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and risk awareness.
• Conduct control testing and compliance reviews across business functions.
• Investigate control breaches, incidents, and process failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic internal control, compliance, and risk management reports for senior management.
• Monitor implementation and closure of audit observations and corrective action plans.

Audit & Continuous Improvement:

• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Work closely with process owners to address identified weaknesses and improve operational efficiency.
• Track and report key risk indicators (KRIs) and control effectiveness metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational controls and governance.

Collaboration with ISO Coordination Function:

• The Internal Control Officer will work closely with theISO Coordinator to:
  • Maintain and review organizational risk registers.
  • Support internal and external management system audits.
  • Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure business processes remain effective and compliant.
  • Identify opportunities for continual improvement.
  • Align operational controls with ISO management system requirements and business objectives.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance functions.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience within a software development, fintech, technology, or financial services environment will be highly advantageous.
• Experience assessing technology and information security controls is preferred.

Professional Certifications:

• Possession of one or more of the following certifications will be an added advantage:
  • ACA
  • ACCA
  • CIA
  • CISA
  • CRISC
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Technical Competencies:

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Control Frameworks
• Internal Audit Practices
• Governance and Compliance
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Information Security Controls
• Policy Development and Review
• Business Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Analysis and Reporting

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Critical Thinking
• Professional Integrity
• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Results Orientation.