Job Description
About the role
- We're looking for a Finance Manager to effectively manage internal controls in Reckitt in Nigeria.
Your responsibilities
In summary, you will:
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for internal control activities, such as risk assessment, control testing, audit support, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Ensure that business operations are conducted in line with the standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Works collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensures the effective implementation of corrective action.
- Ensuring the Reckitt Financial Controls Framework (RFCF) is properly implemented across all departments and functions.
- Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of the internal control system and identify areas for improvement or remediation.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on internal control best practices and standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
- Periodic reporting of internal controls status to stakeholders and management.
- Continuous improvement: Work closely with management to identify areas for improvement in processes, controls, and policies. Recommend and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and promote best practices.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
The experience we're looking for
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other related courses.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in audit or internal controls.
- Any professional finance qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Knowledge of ERP systems eg JDE.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.