• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan.


• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to established internal control policies and procedures.


• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.


• Reviews daily operational activities.


• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assesses compliance.


• Conducts risk management assessments of all departments.


• Evaluates existing controls, and recommend improvements where deficiencies are identified.


• Conducts investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention.


• Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy, and reliability of accounting, data, and reports.


• Verify and maintain internal control checks and records including asset tags to ensure the safeguarding of company assets.


• Supports process improvements in alignment with the internal control framework.


• Stays abreast of changes/updates in regulatory guidelines and implements compliance.


• Prepares monthly regulatory renditions and returns.


• Evaluates the business recovery procedures for operational disruptions.


• Review journal entries, disbursement, and reconciliation.


• Work with stakeholders to ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of processes and systems.


• Any other responsibility assigned by Management

Key Competencies Requirements

• Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation


• A demonstrated knowledge of internal controls


• Detail-oriented and able to work and interpret figures and other financial information.


• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite


• Use of financial and accounting software applications


• Proficiency in Corporate Accounting Practice/Standard Auditing Practices along with expertise in budget analysis and identification of variance


• Knowledge of cost accounting, management, and accounting standards


• Knowledge of statutory provisions for tax management & planning


• Conversant with federal and state financial regulation, applicable laws, codes, and regulations.


• Good understanding of the renewable energy and Microlending industry.

Qualification

• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance or a related field from an accredited university.


• Recognized professional accreditation (ICAN /CFA/ACA /CIMA/ ACCA etc.) is an added advantage


• 4-6 years of Internal control experience in a financial institution or an audit firm