About this role

TeamAce Limited - Our client, a reputable organization in the QSR sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

As the Head of Internal Audit & Control, you will lead the internal audit and control function, providing independent assurance over the company’s financial, operational, compliance, IT, fraud, and outlet-level control environment.
The role will also drive risk management, statutory compliance, revenue assurance, and continuous improvement of internal controls.

Develop and execute risk-based audit plans, review internal controls and procedures, maintain the audit charter and methodology, and ensure effective audit reporting and follow-up.
Assess financial, operational, compliance, and revenue assurance processes, identify control gaps and emerging risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen business controls.
Plan and conduct routine and surprise audits across QSR outlets, covering POS transactions, cash collections, reconciliations, inventory, wastage, shrinkage, food cost controls, delivery platforms, CCTV, procurement, and loss prevention.
Lead fraud risk assessments and investigations involving fraud, theft, cash leakage, payroll abuse, procurement irregularities, and whistleblowing cases, while maintaining proper evidence, confidentiality, and reporting standards.
Ensure compliance audits cover Nigerian statutory and regulatory requirements, including FIRS, CAC, LASEPA, labour requirements, NAFDAC, food safety, hygiene, outlet licensing, permits, and operational certifications.
Review ERP, POS, payroll, payment, delivery platform, data privacy, cybersecurity, access management, backup, and business continuity controls, while using data analytics to identify anomalies and control exceptions.
Lead and develop the internal audit and control team, establish performance objectives, resource and succession plans, strengthen audit capabilities, and promote a strong control culture across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and IT.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Internal Audit/Internal Control, with at least 3–4 years in a managerial or leadership role as Head of Function or Senior Audit Manager.
ACA (ICAN) or ACCA is required; CIA or CISA is strongly preferred.
Strong experience in FMCG, QSR, retail, or a similar multi-outlet business environment, with sound knowledge of financial, operational, compliance, and outlet controls.
Proven experience in fraud investigations, risk management, data analytics, process improvement, and control enhancement.
Proven ability to present audit findings and strategic recommendations to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management.

N1,000,000 – N1,500,000 Monthly.

10th November, 2026.

Head of Internal Audit & Control