• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head Internal Control and Risk Management


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Audits

• Establish risk-based audits within all operational activities of the organization, advise on internal control and participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices.


• Design and implement and continuously review audit schedule and procedures.Continually communicate key organizational controls, policies, approval limits within the company.


• Document audit evidence (on fraudulent activities) arising from audit and provide internal audit recommendations to the CEO for review and approval.


• Conduct thorough and objective examination of financial transactions records. Review monthly reconciliation of all GL accounts by Finance department. Periodically review fund management / cash flow and investment appraisals of the company's resources.


• Conduct periodic internal audit of each department.


• Prepare and present audit reports identifying weaknesses and suggesting new procedure, controls, and policies, of departments, unit and processes in the group.


• Serve as liaison with external auditors (and relevant regulatory bodies) during external audits to meet their requirements and to resolve any issues identified.


• Follow up on findings and recommendations made in the external auditor's reports to determine if management has responded accordingly.

Financial Risk Management

• Identify key risks to business objectives.


• Develop risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.


• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.


• Act as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out reviews, thereby assisting management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.


• Review monthly variance computation and variance analysis as presented by HOD


• Finance, and report accordingly to the CEO.


• Periodic review of compliance to relevant regulatory authorities.


• Review tax management and compliance.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting. Qualification in ACA, ACCA will be an added advantage.


• Must have at least 15 years’ work experience in a similar function. Must have at least 8 years' experience in a management role.

KEY COMPETENCE & BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS

• Business and commercial knowledge


• Relationship management- excellent communications skill (written and oral)


• Problem solving and analytical skills


• Elevated level of integrity


• Financial Accounting


• Risk Management


• Budgeting


• Process Knowledge, Management and Application


• Good grasp of accounting standards/conventions; forensic/investigative accounting


• Exceptional knowledge of internal audit procedures


• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)


• Knowledge of relevant legislation