Internal Control Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Position Summary

The Internal Control Manager will independently assess and strengthen internal controls, risk management, compliance, and governance processes across all departments. This role ensures that financial and operational activities meet internal standards, donor requirements (both NDPI and third parties), and external regulatory obligations. The position holder will provide objective assurance and practical recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees via the Audit and Compliance Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic risk-based internal audits across departments and project locations in line with donor-compliant and sector-relevant audit standards
• Regularly evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems across Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Program teams, and update where necessary
• Review Service Received Notes, Expense reports, Contractual Instruments, and processes to ensure integrity, compliance, and completeness
• Represent the Executive Directorate in procurement activities by ensuring all procurement processes are compliant with organizational Procurement Policy and align with approved contracts or memoranda of understanding
• Participate in bid evaluations as observer, review procurement documentation, and track compliance across the procurement lifecycle
• Provide control assurance on vendor selection, contract awards, and service delivery
• Independently confirm the delivery and quality of work or services completed by the Operations team's vendors (including facilities, maintenance, logistics, IT, and asset management) before approval for payment
• Perform site visits, spot checks, and documentation verification as needed
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and advise leadership on control improvements and mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures

Location

Lagos, Nigeria with project locations in Port-Harcourt and Warri