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Manager, Risk, Controls & Compliance

Workforce Group
Lagos, Nigeria Posted Oct 16, 2026

About this role

Overview

A leading organisation in the energy and utilities sector is seeking an experienced Risk, Controls & Compliance Manager to strengthen risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance while supporting informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

  • • Lead risk assessments and monitor organisational risk appetite and exposure.
  • • Review and test internal controls and drive corrective actions.
  • • Strengthen risk and control frameworks across business processes.
  • • Monitor regulatory, legal, permit and compliance obligations.
  • • Conduct investigations and provide actionable insights to management.
  • • Lead reviews of IT General Controls and other key control environments.
  • • Engage with senior leadership and Board/Audit & Risk Committee stakeholders.

Requirements

  • • 7+ years of relevant experience with Big Four exposure, or 10+ years in a similar role.
  • • Strong experience in risk management, internal controls and compliance.
  • • Proven experience engaging executive leadership and/or Board committees.
  • • Strong understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory environment.
  • • Experience in energy, utilities, power, gas or related industries is highly desirable.
  • • Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CRISC, CISA or equivalent is an advantage.
  • • Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence across functions.

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