Job Description
Job Summary
Our client, an indigenous agricultural commodity trading company is looking to hire a suitable candidate to Head the Internal Control team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring rigorous oversight and compliance within the organization, safeguarding financial integrity and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Understand the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and align the internal control framework accordingly.
- Develop and enforce robust internal control policies and procedures, keeping them up to date with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could impact the organization’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies in all company transactions.
- Streamline the company’s business processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvement and cost reduction.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports on compliance status, highlighting any deviations and proposing corrective actions.
- Engage stakeholders to gain insights that help shape the strategic direction of internal controls.
- Continuously review and improve the internal control frameworks to adapt to changes in the organization’s operations, regulations and industry standards.
- Provide guidance and leadership to the internal control team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Any other duty that may be assigned to you.
Requirements
- HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance or any related course.
- A master’s degree is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 - 7 years experience in internal auditing, risk management or financial controls.
- Professional certification like CIA, CISA or CPA is compulsory.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Compliance and high level of integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
- Risk management.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Be able to pay attention to details.
- Problem-solving, strategic thinking, time management, adaptability.