• Application Deadline: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Internal Control Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Our client in the Retail Industry requires a Senior Internal Control Officer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Periodic review of financial records for adequacy, completeness, and correctness


• Analyze audit results to determine methods to increase inflows and profits and cut costs and prioritize spending, remove waste, and increase efficiency


• Periodic reviews of payments to suppliers and vendors


• Periodic reviews of financial reconciliation and transaction postings


• Monitor and advise quality standards and value for money and make recommendations for improvement


• Examine documentation including reports, memos, and SLA’s statement for information gathering


• Policy sensitization/implementation of inventory framework and ensuring investigation of stock variances before adjustment are passed on SAP


• Reconcile documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain correctness and accuracy


• Test Internal Controls on inventory and supply chain targeting high-risk areas, document any weaknesses and their impact and make recommendations


• Review and confirm that all receipts are ordered, reserved on SAP, and delivered to clients within specified period


• Review Internal documents and processes and ensure the organisation complies with internal regulations and establish controls in place where required


• Periodic risk assessments of the Group’s businesses, operations, and processes


• Salary/Pay and staff benefits reviews


• Where necessary, carryout investigations of alleged fraud, mismanagement, loss of assets or any other investigation


• For each assignment assigned. Prepare weekly and monthly written report to present findings and conclusion to Head, Internal Control & Reconciliation

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting & Finance/Banking & Finance with 5-8 years’ work experience in a similar role.


• ACA or other related certification is an added advantage.


• Sound Knowledge in Auditing and Accounting skills


• Ability to develop and update existing policies for Management use


• Proficiency in the use of accounting software (SAP)


• Good Communication Skills


• Attention to detail