Audit and Risk Manager

Job Description

Job Title – Audit and Risk Manager
Company – ACI Holdings Limited
Location – Lagos State, Nigeria
Employment Type – Full-Time
Reports To – Group Managing Director / Board Audit Committee

About the Company
ACI Holdings Limited is a diversified corporate group with strategic investments across multiple sectors. As part of our commitment to strong corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable growth, we are seeking a highly competent and experienced Audit and Risk Manager to strengthen our internal control and enterprise risk management framework.

Position Summary
The Audit and Risk Manager will be responsible for leading internal audit activities, enterprise risk management processes, compliance monitoring, and control assurance across the Group. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capability and proven experience in corporate risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit
·        Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
·        Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across subsidiaries.
·        Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
·        Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations.
·        Follow up on implementation of corrective actions.

Risk Management
·        Design and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
·        Identify, assess, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
·        Develop risk registers and mitigation strategies.
·        Advise management and the Board on emerging risks.
·        Ensure business continuity and crisis management plans are in place.

Compliance & Governance
·        Ensure adherence to statutory regulations and corporate policies.
·        Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
·        Promote ethical standards and anti-fraud controls.
·        Support the Board Audit Committee with periodic reports.

Requirements
·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
·        Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent (mandatory).
·        Minimum of 8–10 years’ relevant experience in audit, risk, or compliance, preferably within a group structure.
·        Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
·        Experience in risk-based auditing and enterprise risk management.
·        High level of integrity and professionalism.
·        Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Core Competencies
·        Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation
·        Corporate Governance
·        Fraud Detection & Prevention
·        Strategic Thinking
·        Attention to Detail
·        Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Remuneration
Competitive and performance-driven, aligned with industry standards.

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter to:
recruitment@aciholdings.ng

Application Deadline: 15th March, 2026