• Application Deadline: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Control Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 4 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations.


• Monitor adherence to delegated authority and approval limits.


• Review payment requests, payroll transactions, reimbursements, and journal entries for compliance with company policies.


• Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial records and supporting documentation.


• Perform reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of identified discrepancies.


• Monitor revenue collection and expenditure controls.


• Validate payroll inputs including attendance, timesheets, allowances, deductions, and statutory remittances.


• Conduct periodic payroll audits to identify duplicate payments, ghost workers, or unauthorized adjustments.


• Monitor client billing accuracy and payroll cost allocations.


• Maintain the organization's risk register and monitor mitigation plans.


• Recommend practical risk control measures.


• Participate in enterprise risk assessment exercises.


• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.


• Support automation initiatives aimed at strengthening internal controls.


• Prepare monthly Internal Control Report.


• Present key risk indicators and control deficiencies to the Head of Accounts.


• Maintain audit documentation and evidence files.


• Ensure proper asset tagging and documentation.


• Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, labor laws, and financial reporting standards.


• Support external auditors during statutory audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline with 4 –  5 years' experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Financial Control.


• Minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2).


• ICAN in view or equivalent professional accounting qualification.


• Experience in consulting, professional services, outsourcing, payroll administration, or multi-location operations is highly preferred.


• Experience reviewing high-volume payroll transactions is an added advantage.


• Demonstrated experience supporting audit exercises and implementing internal controls.


• Resident on the island or around its environs is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in Internal Control Frameworks


• Financial Reporting


• Proficient in the use of MS office tools, Outlook and ERP systems (Sage)


• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar)


• Proficient in Payroll Software is an added advantage.


• Handson on with Bank Reconciliation and Payroll Controls


• Budget Monitoring


• Accounts Payable & Receivable Controls


• Fraud Detection and Financial Analysis


• Tax Compliance and monitoring


• Internal Audit Methodologies.


• Ability to Work Independently.


• High Integrity and Ethical Standards


• Ability to pay attention to details and confidential


• Must be result oriented and a team player.