Internal Control & Risk Officer | Risk & Compliance at Terawork

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will monitor and evaluate internal controls, identify operational and financial risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the development of a strong control environment to safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities:


Conduct internal control testing and recommend process improvements
Support risk identification, assessment, and maintenance of the risk register
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (including CBN & NDIC standards)
Investigate control breaches, fraud cases, and operational irregularities
Prepare risk and incident reports for management review
Drive staff awareness on internal control and risk policies


Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
2 - 3 years' experience in internal control or risk management
Experience in settlement transaction call-over and reconciliation
Strong understanding of settlement processes and regulatory compliance
Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA, IRM) are an advantage