Internal Control Manager Job at Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Summary

• The Internal Control Manager will be required to independently assess and strengthen internal controls, risk management, compliance, and governance processes across all departments.
• S/he will ensure that financial and operational activities meet internal standards, donor requirements (both NDPI and third parties), and external regulatory obligations.
• The position holder will provide objective assurance and practical recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees (via the Audit and Compliance Committee).

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic risk-based internal audits across departments and project locations (Port-Harcourt and Warri) In line with donor-compliant and sector-relevant audit standards.
• Regularly evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems across Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Program teams and update where necessary.
• Review Service Received Notes, Expense reports, Contractual Instruments, and processes to ensure integrity, compliance, and completeness.
• Represent the Executive Directorate in procurement activities by ensuring that all procurement processes are compliant with PIND's Procurement Policy and align with approved contracts or memoranda of understanding.
• Participate in bid evaluations (as observer), review procurement documentation, and track compliance across the procurement lifecycle.
• Provide control assurance on vendor selection, contract awards, and service delivery.
• Independently confirm the delivery and quality of work or services completed by the Operations team’s vendor (including facilities, maintenance, logistics, IT, and asset management) before approval for payment.
• Perform site visits, spot checks, and documentation verification as needed.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and advise leadership on control improvements and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with PIND’s internal policies, statutory regulations, donor agreements, and ethical guidelines.
• Render all statutory reports to regulatory authorities such as SCUML
• Perform the Compliance Officer role
• Investigate allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement fraud, asset misuse, and consultants’ wrongdoing.
• Document findings, assess impact, and recommend disciplinary or systemic responses.
• Provide training and awareness sessions to prevent fraud and promote ethical behavior.
• Advise departmental heads on internal control and risk matters, including process improvements, systems design, and policy development.
• Support Finance, M&E, Procurement, and Project teams with internal control advisory during program design and implementation.
• Prepare clear and concise quarterly internal audit reports for the Executive Director and Audit Committee, including findings, risks, and recommended actions.
• Follow up with departments on the timely implementation of audit recommendations and report delays or non-compliance.
• Complete other related duties as required.

Educational Requirement

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any other relevant field of study.
• A postgraduate degree and any professional certification (e.g: CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CRMA, CISA, or CFE) are an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk, or compliance, with 3–5 years at manager level.
• Experience working with donor-funded development organisations, INGOs or corporate organisations in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated delivery of annual audit plans, organisation-wide risk assessments, and reporting to Audit/A&C Committees.
• Hands-on design and rollout of controls across procurement, grants, cash management, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and field operations.
• Use of data analytics to detect anomalies and improve control effectiveness.
• Conducted investigations with discreet, well-documented case handling.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to Warri, Port Harcourt, and field locations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Niger Delta region.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.