Senior Internal Control Officer Job at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Internal Control Officer

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The core functions of the Internal Control department involve preventive, detective, and corrective measures to manage risks, detect errors or fraud, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• These functions ensure that the organisation operates efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• A senior officer working in the internal control department will support in maintaining, monitoring, and improving the organization's internal control environment.
• Shall support the HOD in managing the Financial Control, Material Control, Risk & Compliance and Process Control Units, supporting the HOD to ensure the financial integrity, efficiency, and strategic growth of the organization.
• The Department Senior Officer shall maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the I-REAP core values and be a contributor to the desired cultures, leading by example in all areas, and ensuring that line and staff are coordinated and kept abreast of corporate strategy and direction at all times.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operational and Administrative Support:

• Effective administrative services
• Custodian of internal systems, SOPs, and process documents
• Manage document processing, registration, tracking and archival
• Manage departmental assets, work tools, facilities, etc.

Departmental Strategic Execution and Coordination

• Ensure efficient support of the execution of key initiatives of the HOD.
• Coordinate departmental collaboration on all admin matters within EZM and with corresponding departments in Client Companies.
• Ensure that business processes within the department are up to date.

Performance and Staff Management:

• Supervise the tasks assigned to the different HOUs and departmental teams for effective closure.
• Facilitate relevant training on departmental processes, compliance requirements, and documentation and best practices for operation.
• Support the HOD in appraising staff of the department, provide mentorship/guidance to new staff and drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
• Shall be responsible for staff training and retraining.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collate, compile and provide an operational report to the HOD for review and submission to the EC.
• Maintain all compliance lists and requirements, ensuring effective monitoring and timely escalation to achieve 100% compliance.

Business Continuity and Succession Planning:

• Act as 2IC to HOD and take charge in the absence of the HOD.
• Support in managing any unit or departmental function of any exited staff, by ensuring that each position has a replacement at any given time from internal resource pending replacement.
• Ensure that proper handover is done and all company tools are retrieved.
• Ensure that staff functions are rotational so anyone at any given time anyone can cover all roles hat anyone at any given time can cover all roles.
• Collaborate with HOD to organise departmental level on boarding of new hires, including provision of all tools, systems and work requirements.

Governance & Baseline Competencies:

• Reporting: The department senior officer shall report directly to the HOD of the department & collaborate with ECSEC Admin on all admin related matters.
• Admin Structure: The department senior officer shall be considered as Intermediate Senior Management.
• Baseline Competencies: Shall have understanding of document management principles, understanding of project management, ability to prepare and present management reports and knowledge of departmental operations.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline is required.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, or CRMA is highly desirable.
• A postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc. Accounting, MBA with Finance/Risk focus) will be an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory, audit, compliance, or internal control function.
• Demonstrable experience in administrative coordination, process control, or risk management functions is essential.

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Sound knowledge of internal control frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management practices.
• Working understanding of financial and operational audit procedures, fraud detection, and corrective control processes.
• Strong command of document and record management systems, SOPs, and control documentation standards.
• Skilled in data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of operational metrics for executive review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with audit or ERP platforms.
• Competence in policy enforcement, compliance tracking, and exception reporting across control units.

Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:

• Uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and commitment to organisational values.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in policy communication and compliance documentation.
• Ability to lead indirectly, supervise across units, and function as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, ability to mentor junior staff, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong commitment to the I-REAP core values and ability to lead by example in promoting ethical, efficient practices.

Organisational Fit and Role Readiness:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate internal control activities and serve as liaison across departments and client companies.
• Capacity to step into unit roles or manage transitions during personnel exits, ensuring business continuity.
• Capable of facilitating compliance training, on boarding support, and promoting rotation of responsibilities within the department.
• Committed to strategic alignment, report accuracy, and process improvement that supports audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Salary
N600,000 - N700,000 Monthly.