Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Lead at FHSA

Lagos, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Assurance, Audit, Governance, Contract Oversight, Ethics, Attention to Detail, Professional Judgment, Proactive, Discretion, Financial Discipline, Accountability, SOP Development, Policy Maintenance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Title: Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Lead Location: Lagos (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Reporting Line: Managing Partner Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA) is an advisory firm providing technical, research, and strategic services across food systems, nutrition, and climate. We work with private sector clients, development partners, foundations, and public institutions. As FHSA continues to grow in scale, revenue, and project complexity, we are strengthening our internal control environment, risk management practices, and corporate governance systems to support sustainable and profitable growth. Role Summary The Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Lead plays a central role in strengthening FHSA’s financial control frameworks, commercial risk management, and governance systems. The role ensures that FHSA operates within robust internal controls, sound risk management practices, and appropriate compliance frameworks. It also provides direct support to corporate governance processes, including Advisory Board operations, internal policies, and ethical standards. Key Responsibilities Financial Controls & Commercial Risk Design, review, and monitor financial control frameworks across the business Assess risks related to revenue recognition, project costing, margins, and cash flow Review the effectiveness of controls around billing, payments, approvals, and reconciliations Identify financial and operational risk exposures and escalate issues appropriately Support audit readiness and financial assurance processes Risk Management Maintain and regularly update the firm’s enterprise risk register Identify and assess financial, operational, contractual, and reputational risks Conduct risk assessments related to growth, new clients, and entry into new markets Track mitigation actions and provide regular risk updates to senior management Compliance & Contract Oversight Review client contracts, funded projects, and third-party agreements for control and compliance implications Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements Maintain compliance calendars and obligation trackers Support external audits, due diligence processes, and client assurance requests SOPs, Policies & Governance Serve as custodian of internal policies and governance documentation Ensure policies and processes remain fit for purpose as the firm scales Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of SOPs across: Finance and payments Procurement and contracting HR and people operations Governance and approvals Board & Corporate Governance Support Provide Advisory Board support, including: Coordinating Board and committee meetings Preparing agendas, board papers, and supporting materials Recording minutes, resolutions, and action points Maintaining governance records and conflict-of-interest disclosures Ethics, Integrity & Accountability Maintain internal ethics and whistleblowing mechanisms Support investigations and issue escalation processes as required Promote a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and integrity across the firm What the Role Does Not Do Does not approve payments or contracts Does not manage day-to-day finance, procurement, or HR operations Does not replace functional or operational managers Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Strong finance or accounting background is required 5–7 years’ experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, compliance, or financial assurance Experience in consulting, professional services, advisory firms, or regulated for-profit environments preferred Professional certification is an advantage (ICAN, ACCA, or risk/compliance certification) Personal Attributes Commercially minded and financially disciplined Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, performance-driven organization Able to engage confidently and confidentially with senior management and Board members Systems-oriented, proactive, and discreet Benefits What We Offer Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses. HMO. Career growth opportunities. Professional development allowance. The opportunity to play a pivotal role in our growth.

Responsibilities

The Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Lead is responsible for strengthening FHSA’s financial control frameworks and governance systems. This includes maintaining the enterprise risk register, reviewing client contracts, and supporting corporate governance processes.