{"id":4024,"date":"2026-08-09T13:48:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T13:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/internal-controls-risk-and-compliance-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T13:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T13:48:39","slug":"internal-controls-risk-and-compliance-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/lagos\/internal-controls-risk-and-compliance-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer\", \"description\": \"Overall\\nThis position operates independently of other departments to evaluate operational oversight.\\nResponsible for risk assessment of school\u2019s operations.\\nResponsible for the overall internal fiscal and operational auditing of the organization.\\nThis 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\u2019s external auditors.\\nThe employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.\\nDuties & Responsibilities\\nDevelop and maintain a risk register of the key business risks of the organization\\nPerform a periodic risk assessment of the key business risks of the organization in conjunction with the Superintendent\/Head of School\\nAssists the Superintendent\/Head of School with putting in place effective cost-cutting measures\\nEstablishing a comprehensive procurement plan and monitoring procurement and tendering processes\\nEnsures that AISL complies with internal regulations and established control protocols\\nCall-over of the prior day\u2019s transactions\\nReview of accounting procedures and business practices of the Operational departments Facilities, Safety, Security,\\nConduct independent audits of the organization\u2019s financial records and activities and prepare reports for the Superintendent\/Head of School\\nSurvey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives\\nDevelop and document the key business processes of the organization\\nConduct and report on the testing and adequacy of the organization\u2019s internal controls over financial reporting\\nInvestigate and determine causes of irregularities and errors and recommend corrective action and suggest improvement in operations of the school\\nAdvise the Superintendent\/Head of School on audit and internal control matters\\nMonitors and ensures compliance with the organization\u2019s policies and national laws and regulations\\nWork with the Superintendent to develop, implement and maintain board governance policy manuals and procedures.\\nMonitoring and evaluating cost and quality controls\\nLiaise with external auditors during the year-end audits\\nResponsible for overseeing a company\u2019s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation GDPR\\nPerformance Evaluation\\nThe Superintendent will evaluate the job performance of the Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer\u00a0annually in accordance with procedures outlined in contract and AISL Board Policy.\\nQualifications \/ Profile\\nBachelor'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.\\nSkills and Aptitudes:\\nFluid technology acumen\\nExcellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to colleagues and external third parties\\nHighly detail-oriented and organized\\nAbility to meet deadlines.\\nProven ability to work both independently and collaboratively\\nCommunication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills\\nProblem-solving skills i.e., conceptual and analytical thinking\\nKeeping abreast with regulatory changes and industry standards\\nKnowledge in enterprise risk management i.e., risk analysis and control assessment\\norganizational skills, change management skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.\\nAbility to multitask\\nPersonal Qualities:\\nHonesty and integrity\\nProfessional and approachable attitude\\nGood communication skills\\nTeam player\\nWillingness to learn new skills\\nReliable\\nWell Presented\\nFlexibility with working hours according to the needs of the school\\nTerms of Employment:\\nWork 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.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"American International School of Lagos\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Lagos\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-22T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> American International School of Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-22<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Overall<br \/>This position operates independently of other departments to evaluate operational oversight.<br \/>Responsible for risk assessment of school\u2019s operations.<br \/>Responsible for the overall internal fiscal and operational auditing of the organization.<br \/>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\u2019s external auditors.<br \/>The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.<br \/>Duties &#038; Responsibilities<br \/>Develop and maintain a risk register of the key business risks of the organization<br \/>Perform a periodic risk assessment of the key business risks of the organization in conjunction with the Superintendent\/Head of School<br \/>Assists the Superintendent\/Head of School with putting in place effective cost-cutting measures<br \/>Establishing a comprehensive procurement plan and monitoring procurement and tendering processes<br \/>Ensures that AISL complies with internal regulations and established control protocols<br \/>Call-over of the prior day\u2019s transactions<br \/>Review of accounting procedures and business practices of the Operational departments Facilities, Safety, Security,<br \/>Conduct independent audits of the organization\u2019s financial records and activities and prepare reports for the Superintendent\/Head of School<br \/>Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives<br \/>Develop and document the key business processes of the organization<br \/>Conduct and report on the testing and adequacy of the organization\u2019s internal controls over financial reporting<br \/>Investigate and determine causes of irregularities and errors and recommend corrective action and suggest improvement in operations of the school<br \/>Advise the Superintendent\/Head of School on audit and internal control matters<br \/>Monitors and ensures compliance with the organization\u2019s policies and national laws and regulations<br \/>Work with the Superintendent to develop, implement and maintain board governance policy manuals and procedures.<br \/>Monitoring and evaluating cost and quality controls<br \/>Liaise with external auditors during the year-end audits<br \/>Responsible for overseeing a company\u2019s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation GDPR<br \/>Performance Evaluation<br \/>The Superintendent will evaluate the job performance of the Internal Controls, Risk and Compliance Officer\u00a0annually in accordance with procedures outlined in contract and AISL Board Policy.<br \/>Qualifications \/ Profile<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;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.<br \/>Skills and Aptitudes:<br \/>Fluid technology acumen<br \/>Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to colleagues and external third parties<br \/>Highly detail-oriented and organized<br \/>Ability to meet deadlines.<br \/>Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively<br \/>Communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills<br \/>Problem-solving skills i.e., conceptual and analytical thinking<br \/>Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and industry standards<br \/>Knowledge in enterprise risk management i.e., risk analysis and control assessment<br \/>organizational skills, change management skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.<br \/>Ability to multitask<br \/>Personal Qualities:<br \/>Honesty and integrity<br \/>Professional and approachable attitude<br \/>Good communication skills<br \/>Team player<br \/>Willingness to learn new skills<br \/>Reliable<br \/>Well Presented<br \/>Flexibility with working hours according to the needs of the school<br \/>Terms of Employment:<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV\u00a0to 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<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hr@aislagos.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-22 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: American International School of Lagos Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-22 Job Description OverallThis position operates independently of other departments to evaluate operational oversight.Responsible for risk assessment of school\u2019s 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,21],"tags":[1157,51,18,17],"class_list":["post-4024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-lagos","tag-american-international-school-of-lagos","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4024"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4024\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}