- Job Title: Internal Control & Compliance Officer
- Location: Abuja (FCT)
- Employment Type: Full-time
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About Welcome2Africa International (W2A)
Welcome2Africa International (W2A) is a leading investment and trade facilitation company dedicated to accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. We mobilize capital, trade, and partnerships across agriculture, energy, maritime, and solid minerals, while building structures to enhance exports, investments, and donor-funded programs.
Our mission is to become a center of excellence for facilitating and deploying investments and trade across Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s agricultural and maritime sectors.
Summary
In line with our governance commitments and Board directives, we are urgently seeking an Internal Control & Compliance Officer to strengthen our financial systems and institutionalize robust internal controls.
This role is critical for ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and compliance across all W2A operations — including trade, capital, donor programs, and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Control & Risk Management
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Develop, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks, policies, and SOPs.
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Conduct periodic control checks and internal reviews across all business units.
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Minimize risks, fraud, and financial irregularities by strengthening systems.
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Provide assurance on compliance with internal and external regulations.
Liquidity & Cashflow Oversight
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Monitor and forecast liquidity to ensure obligations are met promptly.
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Track inflows and outflows, flagging risks of shortfalls or leakages.
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Develop and enforce standardized cashflow reporting templates.
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Provide early warning signals and alerts to senior management.
Fund Segregation & Allocation
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Enforce segregation of funds across operations, trade, capital, and donor programs.
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Monitor disbursements for alignment with approved budgets and allocations.
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Ensure donor and investor funds are managed per contractual and regulatory guidelines.
Financial Record-Keeping & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and auditable financial records.
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Prepare timely liquidity, cashflow, and compliance reports for senior leadership and the Board.
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Support audits by donors, investors, and regulators with accurate reporting packs.
Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring
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Ensure timely filings and payments of statutory obligations (PAYE, VAT, pensions, etc.).
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Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulators to maintain compliance standing.
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Implement real-time monitoring systems to track compliance performance.
Requirements
Education & Certifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
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Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Experience:
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3–5 years’ experience in audit, internal control, treasury, liquidity, or compliance functions.
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Proven track record in designing/enforcing cashflow management and fund segregation systems.
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Experience in investment, trade facilitation, donor-funded, or financial services organizations is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
20th September, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: hr@welcome2africaint.com using the job title “Internal Control & Compliance Officer” as the subject of the email.
