Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer

AI summary

American International School of Lagos is hiring an Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer to lead independent risk assessment, internal auditing, compliance, and data protection. The role reports to the Superintendent/Head of School and supports strong governance, financial controls, and regulatory compliance across school operations.

• Full-time role based in Lagos, Victoria Island
• Reports directly to the Superintendent/Head of School
• Covers internal audit, risk register, compliance and GDPR-related data protection
• Requires bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Values strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills

Original source description

The American International School of Lagos Nigeria is a globally recognised not-for-profit school serving over 500 children from some 50+ nationalities. Situated on Victoria Island, the commercial heart of Lagos, the school’s highly qualified faculty and staff designs meaningful learning experiences which empower students and develop the whole child. Read more about this company Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: Location Lagos Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit Overall This position operates independently of other departments to evaluate operational oversight. Responsible for risk assessment of school’s operations. Responsible for the overall internal fiscal and operational auditing of the organization. This position reports to the Superintendent/Head of School, conducts queries into determined areas of concern, administers the Audit Policy, evaluates operational programs, and coordinates the activities of the organization’s external auditors. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a risk register of the key business risks of the organization Perform a periodic risk assessment of the key business risks of the organization in conjunction with the Superintendent/Head of School Assists the Superintendent/Head of School with putting in place effective cost-cutting measures Establishing a comprehensive procurement plan and monitoring procurement and tendering processes Ensures that AISL complies with internal regulations and established control protocols Call-over of the prior day’s transactions Review of accounting procedures and business practices of the Operational departments (Facilities, Safety, Security, Conduct independent audits of the organization’s financial records and activities and prepare reports for the Superintendent/Head of School Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives Develop and document the key business processes of the organization Conduct and report on the testing and adequacy of the organization’s internal controls over financial reporting Investigate and determine causes of irregularities and errors and recommend corrective action and suggest improvement in operations of the school Advise the Superintendent/Head of School on audit and internal control matters Monitors and ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and national laws and regulations Work with the Superintendent to develop, implement and maintain board governance policy manuals and procedures. Monitoring and evaluating cost and quality controls Liaise with external auditors during the year-end audits Responsible for overseeing a company’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Performance Evaluation The Superintendent will evaluate the job performance of the Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer annually in accordance with procedures outlined in contract and AISL Board Policy. Qualifications / Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with proven expertise in internal auditing, risk management, compliance, and knowledge of Nigerian laws and professional standards. Skills and Aptitudes: Fluid technology acumen Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to colleagues and external third parties Highly detail-oriented and organized Ability to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively Communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills Problem-solving skills (i.e., conceptual and analytical thinking) Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and industry standards Knowledge in enterprise risk management (i.e., risk analysis and control assessment) organizational skills, change management skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Ability to multitask Personal Qualities: Honesty and integrity Professional and approachable attitude Good communication skills Team player Willingness to learn new skills Reliable Well Presented Flexibility with working hours according to the needs of the school Terms of Employment: Work calendar, contract terms, salary (in accordance with the AISL salary scale), and benefits: shall be negotiated between the Superintendent and the Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to hr@aislagos.org using the job title as the subject of the mail. Application Documents One page letter of interest A 1-2 page CV Academic Credentials Contact details for three confidential references Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.