Group Head of Internal Control

About the role

Dangote Cement Plc is looking for an experienced Group Head of Internal Control to lead the internal control, audit and compliance functions across the group. You will design and oversee robust control frameworks that safeguard assets, ensure financial integrity and support effective risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, assess and monitor the group’s internal control framework, including policies and key risk registers.
• Formulate and continuously improve policies and procedures to enhance control efficiency and compliance.
• Lead internal control reviews across all business units and report findings to senior leadership and the audit committee.
• Develop action plans for identified control deficiencies and monitor remediation progress.
• Collaborate with business owners to embed corrective actions and drive standardisation and automation of control processes.
• Engage with internal and external auditors to resolve audit findings and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and deliver training and communication material on internal control objectives and methodology.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in internal control, audit or risk management.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• High level of integrity and awareness of control environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Financial modelling

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the internal control function of a leading cement producer.
• Leadership role with direct influence on risk and governance.
• Competitive compensation package.