About the Role

Our client, a leading organization committed to excellence in project execution and governance, is seeking an Internal Control & Project Tracking Officers to join its dynamic management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening internal control systems, conducting risk assessments, tracking project performance, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards and company policies. This role will directly support executive management in making informed decisions while enhancing operational efficiency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Control

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal control policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps, and potential areas of exposure.
• Monitor compliance with project agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Perform regular internal audits and prepare comprehensive audit reports for management review.
• Establish preventive controls to mitigate fraud, operational inefficiencies, and errors.
• Track remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit queries and control exceptions.

Project Tracking & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee and track multiple ongoing projects to ensure timely execution, adherence to budgets, and achievement of expected deliverables.
• Develop, update, and maintain dashboards and tracking tools that provide real-time visibility into project progress.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret project data related to timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and performance indicators.
• Prepare periodic reports highlighting project status, risks, variances, and enhancement opportunities for both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and client representatives to resolve delivery challenges and escalate critical issues appropriately.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with project managers, internal stakeholders, and consultants to support seamless project execution.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend practical, data-driven process improvements.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational controls, governance structures, and project outcomes.
• Provide guidance and capacity-building support to teams on compliance, risk mitigation, and reporting best practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Trello, etc.); strong financial/audit knowledge; advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and integrity.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (ACA, ACCA, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in internal control, risk management, or project management, preferably within a consulting or client-facing environment.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the executive management team, contributing to organizational growth, operational excellence, and value creation.

Selected Candidate must be willing to travel to the client various project sites, if & when the tasks demand it.

Remuneration – N200,000.00 – N350,000