Internal Control Manager

About Bio-Generics Nigeria Group

Bio-Generics Nigeria Group is an expanding company in Nigeria's healthcare and life sciences sector, dedicated to providing dependable, high-quality products and services. The company prioritizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, ethical business conduct, innovation, transparency, and strong internal governance to foster sustainable growth. Staff members operate in a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and ongoing improvement.

Role Overview

The Internal Control Manager position is based on-site in Lagos and involves full-time responsibility for creating, executing, and monitoring internal control systems throughout the organization. Key duties include risk assessment, evaluating and testing current controls, and suggesting enhancements for policies, procedures, and workflows. The role requires preparing management reports, documenting control findings, and ensuring issues are addressed promptly through follow-up on remediation plans.

Key Duties and Interactions

This role demands close cooperation with finance, operations, compliance, and audit departments to uphold regulatory standards and company policies. The manager will also offer guidance and training to personnel on best practices in internal control, support process improvement initiatives, maintain precise records, and contribute to fostering accountability and continuous enhancement in organizational culture.

Candidate Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with the ability to design, review, and improve control frameworks.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards, financial reporting, and audit processes, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or related sectors.
• Competence in using spreadsheets, ERP or accounting software, and business tools for data analysis and recordkeeping.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to identify deficiencies and interpret complex systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities enabling effective cross-department collaboration, clear presentation of findings, and delivery of training.
• Organizational skills with a detail-oriented and systematic approach for documentation and task follow-up.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with preferred certifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA.
• Relevant experience in internal auditing, controls, or risk management, preferably within Nigeria or comparable regulatory conditions.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and dedication to ethical business practices and corporate governance.