• Application Deadline:
• Position: AGM, Finance - ICOFR


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 13 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Objectives:

• Ensuring compliance with the ICFR including certification by Directors and External Auditors.

Job Summary:

• Ensure the implementation of effective controls in all business processes, operations and systems, to ensure transparency and promote good corporate governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.


• Develop a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR.


• Liaise with all departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.


• Coordinates the testing of controls by Directors for the purpose of certification in the Financial reports.


• Maintain a dashboard for all ICFR controls that fail internal testing for Directors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.


• Coordinates the testing of controls by external auditors for the purpose of certification in the Financial reports.


• Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for External Auditors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.


• Come up with compensating controls for controls that fail testing and are not remediated by the end of the reporting period.


• Support departments in performing key ICFR controls where there are staff shortages or knowledge gaps.


• Ensure that evidence for controls performed is properly filed/archived and readily available for testing by Directors and external auditors.


• Supervise Country ICFR officers in the region.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• A first degree in Accounting or any related discipline


• A master’s degree in Accounting is or MBA would be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

• Minimum of Associate Level Membership of the following professional bodies is a MUST: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 13 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience.


• Big 4, Global corporate or international work experience is a distinct advantage.


• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.


• Good understanding of Financial Controls.


• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.


• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error


• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Healthy professional skepticism


• Attention to detail and critical thinking


• Investigation and analytical skills


• Working knowledge of Accounting principles and standards


• Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)


• Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements


• Working industry knowledge e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, etc of business operations


• Good knowledge of multiple industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Training & Development


• Career Development