Head, Revenue Assurance
Confidential Employer
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Salary
NGN 500,000 - 700,000 monthly
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Finance & Banking
Experience Level
Executive (12+ years)
Application Deadline
June 16, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Revenue Assurance to join our team in Lagos. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all revenue-related processes across the organization.
You will provide independent assurance, identify revenue leakages, and implement robust controls to strengthen financial integrity. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial reporting, audit methodologies, and risk management, playing a key role in maintaining our organization's financial health.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute audits and reviews focused on revenue generation, recognition, billing, and collection processes.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of receivables vis-à-vis collections, Scheme Receivables - Amount due to UP as licensed Acquirer for both domestic and international transactions (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, CUP, Payattitude, and others).
- Verify the completeness and accuracy of file generated on approved transactions processed for local settlement and secondary settlement.
- Quality checks to forestall duplicate or incomplete submission of clearing files to the different schemes in specified formats and within defined time windows for each scheme
- Identify revenue leakages, control gaps, and process inefficiencies; recommend and monitor corrective actions.
- Assess compliance with internal revenue policies, accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory
- Monitor revenue risks and emerging control issues that may impact financial reporting accuracy.
- Ensure audit recommendations are implemented effectively and within agreed timelines.
- Review revenue-related systems (billing, ERP, POS, etc.) for data integrity and control effectiveness.
- Collaborate with IT Audit to ensure system configurations support accurate revenue capture and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certification required: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CIA, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in audit leadership roles focused on revenue assurance, risk management, or financial controls.
- Experience in banking, telecommunications, insurance, utilities, or large corporate audit environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, internal controls, and riskbased auditing methodologies.
- Proven ability to use audit management and data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, SQL).
How to Apply
Please send your CV to mercy.joseph@up-ng.com with the job title as the subject.
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Nigeria's financial sector is experiencing robust growth, demanding stringent revenue assurance. This leadership role is pivotal in safeguarding financial integrity and optimizing revenue streams. You will leverage expertise in IFRS standards, financial auditing, and risk management frameworks. Your strategic oversight will directly impact the organization's profitability, operational efficiency, and compliance posture, reinforcing financial governance at an executive level.
Posted Date
June 2, 2026
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