• Application Deadline:
• Position: Process and Control Improvement Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 4 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Purpose



The core activities of the P&CI Specialists are to support the P&CI Manager in the following areas:

• Controls Monitoring


• Process & Control Management


• Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). These activities are driving the continuous improvement, monitoring/testing, design and implementation of processes and controls.

Additional Areas Include

• Risk Management


• Compliance


• Fraud Management


• Assurance

The P&CI Specialist needs to maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as other business partners.



Minimum Requirements



Must have:

• Working knowledge and understanding in two or more of the following areas: risk management, internal control, process management, fraud management & compliance.


• Experience in the area of internal control, internal / external audit or process management and improvement.


• Experience in assessing process and information flows, performing cost/benefit analyses, tracking results, developing recommendations, and implementing changes that drive business performance.


• Strong quantitative, statistical and computer skills, with emphasis on the ability to perform data analytics, sophisticated analysis with spreadsheet, and/or database applications.

Education

• University degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper in Economics, Accounting/Finance or Business Administration and possession of Masters Degree is an added advantage. A first degree with 2nd Class Lower degree must have a Masters’ Degree.


• Finance, Accounting, Internal/External audit background, Professional certifications including: – ACA/ACCA/CIMA/RA/RE/CPA/CFE or – CIA/RO.


• Internationally recognized certification in Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/ Black Belt)/ PMP / Prince2 would be added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 to 10 years of relevant experience in a reputable audit firm.


• Experience within internal/external audit of multinational companies, including experience of operational audit, risk management.


• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally(up to 70%)


• Knowledge of internal control.


• Report writing skills.

Key Responsibilities



Process & Control Management:

• Perform assigned procedures to ensure business processes and controls are appropriately designed, constructed, implemented and maintained.


• Identify and report process activities that deviate from the global standard or local management approved procedure.


• Identify improvement opportunities in performing assigned tasks, through business or technical knowledge, and escalation to P&CI Manager for immediate action.

Control Monitoring

• Monitor and test control effectiveness and drive the implementation of remediating actions.


• Develop Key Control Framework, and execute a review of internal controls over financial reporting, as assigned by the P&CI Manager.

Fraud And Risk Management

• Support the process of Risk Identification, Assessment and Response as well as monitor existing and emerging risks.


• Ensure relevant risk templates and documentation are used and drive the creation of risk responses.

Compliance Management

• Stay informed about policy changes and assess their impact on existing control frameworks.


• Register, track and log policies & procedures. This includes the review of the self-assessment activities.

Assurance Activities

• Participate in business process oriented internal control reviews, compliance audits and activities that deliver the P&CI plan to provide the business with comfort in theinternal control environment.


• Prepare draft reports for review. This may include remediation plans etc.

Important Skills

• Analytical skill


• Expert Report writing & presentation skills


• Adept knowledge of Internal Controls and Governance


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)


• High collaborative abilities


• Effective Stakeholders Management capabilities

Other Considerations

• Good interpersonal skills


• Innovation-driven


• Self-motivated


• Ability to speak French will an added advantage

Remuneration



We offer some of the most competitive remuneration packages in our industry and offer performance related increments/bonuses.



Package includes

• Salary


• Health benefits


• Pension

Other Benefits

• Transport Allowance


• Housing


• Bonus