• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Control Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary:

• The Internal Control Officer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing internal control reviews and procedures regarding the organization's process, systems, accounting structures, and projects.


• This candidate will work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure that potential risks and controls are adequately identified, measured appropriately, and recommendations implemented.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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


• Evaluate compliance with existing policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed


• Conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of the internal control system to ensure the integrity of the system, improve them and propose value-added recommendations.


• Collaborate with business and process owners to implement and monitor remedial actions that result from internal control audits, and drive the effective implementation of corrective actions


• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve identified control deficiencies.


• Develop, execute, and monitor adequate internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) in line with best accounting practices and identifying appropriate risk and mitigation strategies


• Monitor and ensure all system user accounts/privileges are approved with proper system access parameters in line with their respective level of information access for their job functions


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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related fields


• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an internal control officer


• ICAN/ACCA certification an added advantage


• Understanding of accounting and financial processes including risk and financial controls


• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail


• Excellent Communication skills and perfect command of the English language.


• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret figures and other financial information.


• An ability to take initiative.

Preferred Gender: Male

N.B. Candidates must be willing to travel.