General Manager, Internal Control & Business Efficiency
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The GM of Internal Control is responsible for developing and implementing a robust internal control framework, driving process efficiency, ensuring compliance, and providing assurance to senior management and the Board that risks are identified and properly managed.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Control & Risk Management:
- Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive internal control policies and procedures (e.g., COSO framework).
- Audit & Review: Conduct regular internal audits and control reviews across all departments to identify weaknesses, gaps, or inefficiencies.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Fraud Prevention: Implement measures to detect and prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption.
Compliance & Governance:
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Policy Enforcement: Monitor compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and company regulations.
Operational Efficiency & Reporting:
- Process Improvement: Analyze operational processes to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements for increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Reporting: Deliver timely, accurate reports to senior leadership and the Audit Committee on control deficiencies and remediation efforts.
- Remediation: Collaborate with business owners to resolve control issues and follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Leadership & Training:
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the internal control team, setting performance goals.
- Training: Develop and conduct training to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Percentage of internal control audits completed vs. planned.
- Reduction in the number of high-risk findings by external auditors.
- Timeliness of remediation for identified control deficiencies.
- Accuracy and reliability of financial and operational reporting.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Certifications: Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or CFE are highly preferred.
- Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive experience in internal control, auditing, or risk management, preferably in a senior leadership role.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial reporting, SOX compliance, and IT general controls.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex processes and identify potential risks.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for presenting to executives and board members.
- Integrity: High level of professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Collaboration: Ability to work across functions to influence and implement change.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@genesisgroupng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be selected.