Head of Internal Audit and Compliance

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a pharmaceutical company to recruit a Head of Internal Audit and Compliance for its operations. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to senior management on the effectiveness or otherwise of the company’s risk management, processes, and systems. 
• Plan, execute, and report on operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related audits/reviews as well as ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures.
• Define the strategic direction for the Internal Audit function which aligns with the overall strategic goals of the company.
• Develop control and compliance policies/frameworks, procedures, programs, and manuals.
• Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of policies, procedures, and processes across the Company and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audit reviews.
• Plan financial, regulatory, compliance, or operational reviews/audits.
• Contribute, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
• Coordinate investigations into suspected fraudulent practices across the organization and recommend the appropriate line of action.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Link risk assessment activity to the development of a strong annual compliance work plan.
• Manage work with risk, legal, compliance, and other control-related activities.
• Ensure required regulatory/statutory returns are rendered to the relevant agencies in a timely, regular, complete, and qualitative manner.
• Analyze and conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment. Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct Compliance Risk Assessment for new customers and products of the Company and establish controls/mitigates.
• Ensure appropriate level of communication is maintained on Internal Control matters to support the framework and ensure appropriate ownership and accountabilities from management and managers.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Graduated with 2:1 in 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 on IAS/IFRS Standard.
• MBA degree from reputable business school – a strong plus.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk management techniques, policy formulation, and regulation.
• Strong understanding of audit and investigation principles and practice.
• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.