Internal Control Analyst

Our client in the pension fund industry is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Controls Analyst to join their team. This role is critical in supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Internal Control Framework, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation across all functions.

About our client

Total Energies EP Nigeria CPFA Limited (TEPNG CPFA) is a Closed Pension Fund Administrator (CPFA) that manages the Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Scheme for the qualified employees of Total Energies EP Nigeria Limited (The Fund).

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain the organisation’s internal control systems.

Identify and evaluate control gaps and deficiencies, recommending and supporting remediation efforts.

Assess the adequacy of manual and automated business and financial controls, proposing enhancements where necessary.

Conduct detailed transaction reviews, testing, and vouching as part of ongoing monitoring and investigative procedures.

Report findings and insights to control owners and senior management.

Monitor follow-up actions to ensure timely resolution of audit and review recommendations.

Collaborate with external auditors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders during reviews and examinations.

Deliver in-house training or recommend external programmes to improve control awareness and operational practices.

Assess data privacy awareness and practices across the organisation and recommend enhancements as required.

Ensure departmental records are managed in line with applicable data protection policies and guidelines.

Implement the company’s Internal Control framework.

Competencies Required

Strong analytical skills, ,, high level of attention to detail and initiative

Excellent communication and reporting capabilities

Knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and data protection requirements

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Good knowledge of the pension industry regulation, best practices, and general investment management/practices.

Undergraduate degree (minimum of 2nd Class Upper) in the Management Sciences or related discipline. A professional qualification in accounting or auditing is also mandatory.

10 years relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a control role.