Compliance, Audit and Value Strategy Officer (CAVSO) at JEV Consulting

JEV Consulting - Our client is a Home and Lifestyle Company based in Lekki, Lagos.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance, Audit and Value Strategy Officer (CAVSO)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are looking for the CCompliance, Audit and Value Strategy Officer (CAVSO)who will functions as a critical safeguard of internal integrity and value realization.
• The Compliance, Audit, and Value Strategy Officer (CAVSO) is a locally embedded compliance and performance oversight role stationed full-time at GroupCo.
• Reporting directly to the Head of ACRC Process Engineering (as GroupCo CCO), the CAVSO is responsible for leading regulatory compliance, internal audit planning, operational risk monitoring, and enterprise performance tracking across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Job Summary

• The CAVSO functions as a critical safeguard of internal integrity and value realization — ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are consistently followed, while also validating that projects and initiatives deliver measurable returns. The role leads audit scheduling, compliance reviews, risk register management, and SLA adherence monitoring, all while championing a culture of accountability, transparency, and process discipline.
• In alignment with the ACRC Process Engineering framework, the CAVSO supports executive performance reporting by tracking strategic initiative progress, highlighting value gaps, and coordinating follow-through on audit and risk mitigation actions.
• The role also facilitates operational learning and continuous improvement by conducting root cause analyses, supporting post-project evaluations, and benchmarking internal processes against best practices.
• By integrating risk, compliance, and performance into one cohesive oversight function, the CAVSO strengthens GroupCo’s capacity to deliver unique customer-driven value solutions across the entire dream home and lifestyle value chain - and throughout the customer lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure adherence to operational, financial, and HR-related procedures.
• Serve as the local liaison for regulatory audits and reviews.

Internal Audit and Controls:

• Develop audit plans and schedules for SBU operational reviews.
• Perform risk-based internal audits to test the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document findings and recommend remedial actions to management.

Value Management and Assurance:

• Conduct value-for-money assessments on SBU projects, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate operational efficiency and recommend cost-saving or value-maximizing measures.
• Provide objective analysis on whether activities and outputs align with intended outcomes.

Performance and Strategy Monitoring:

• Support the tracking and evaluation of strategic initiatives and enterprise OKRs.
• Collaborate with PACSO and FAO in compiling executive dashboards and board-level updates.
• Identify underperforming areas and recommend course corrections.

SLA and Policy Compliance:

• Track and report SLA adherence across all functional units.
• Monitor the implementation of approved policies and procedures, flagging deviations.
• Work with unit leads to institutionalize compliance mechanisms.

Operational Risk Management:

• Maintain a risk register and conduct periodic risk assessments.
• Coordinate mitigation strategies and report significant risk exposures.
• Drive a culture of operational integrity and preventive controls.

Continuous Improvement Facilitation:

• Recommend and support process optimization and standardization.
• Benchmark internal processes against leading practices.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews after critical projects.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

• Interface with external auditors, consultants, and regulators on behalf of the organization.
• Prepare clear, actionable reports for executive leadership.
• Coordinate with SBU Heads to gather data, validate findings, and co-create action plans.

Team Support and Capacity Development (for future scaling):

• Supervise junior support staff responsible for compliance tracking and strategic reporting.
• Delegate routine data gathering, analysis, and report formatting tasks.
• Provide coaching and mentorship as team capacity expands.

Key Performance Metrics
Compliance and Policy Adherence:

• Percentage compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Number of policy violations identified and resolved.

Audit Execution and Follow-Up:

• Timeliness and completeness of audit schedules
• Resolution rate of audit findings within set timelines

Value Assurance and Cost Efficiency:

• Value-for-money ratio on projects reviewed
• Cost savings or performance improvements achieved through CAVSO recommendations

Performance Monitoring and Risk Management:

• Percentage of strategic initiatives tracked and updated
• Number of risks mitigated through proactive intervention

SLA and Process Compliance:

• SLA adherence rate across SBUs
• Percentage of deviations resolved through compliance follow-up

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

• Feedback scores from SBU Heads and leadership
• Quality and timeliness of reports delivered to ACRC Process Engineering and Group leadership.

Finance Support Team Development:

• Documentation accuracy and clarity for onboarding new finance/admin staff
• Effectiveness of mentorship and supervision for junior support personnel
• Contributed to shaping a scalable finance support model in collaboration with ACRC Finance.

Required Qualifications and Skills
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA) preferred

Experience:

• 2–4 years of in audit, risk, compliance, or business process review.
• Experience in fast-paced or multi-SBU environments an advantage

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of internal control systems, auditing standards, risk registers, and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with SLA design and tracking

Digital Tools:

• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling, audit software, and dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Asana)

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of integrity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to challenge constructively and diplomatically
• Organizational awareness and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment and Conditions:

• Based full-time at GroupCo headquarters with occasional field visits
• Requires strong interdepartmental coordination and access to sensitive information
• May involve after-hours reporting during board or audit cycles.

Career Path:

• Advancement: Potential to move into Lead Auditor, Risk Manager, or Chief Compliance Officer roles at GroupCo or ACRC
  • Cross-Mobility: Eligible for transition into process engineering, operations strategy, or enterprise governance functions
  • Professional Growth: Support for compliance-related certifications and participation in strategic performance forums.

Compensation
The CAVSO’s compensation reflects the operational and financial stewardship responsibilities of the role. It includes both fixed and performance-tied elements:

• Base Salary: Competitive monthly pay reflecting audit, compliance, and value oversight responsibilities.
• Performance Bonus: Quarterly or annual bonus tied to policy compliance outcomes, audit resolutions, and strategic initiative tracking.
  • Value Share: Share in ACRC’s earned fees tied to risk reviews, policy audits, and compliance support services.
  • Benefits: Inclusion in ACRC’s enterprise benefits program — health insurance, pension, leave entitlements access to compliance training tools and certifications.

Application Closing Date
31st June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@jevconsulting.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.