• Application Deadline:
• 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

• We are looking for an Internal Control Officer to support in building a strong compliance environment to ensure zero level of policy, procedures and regulatory infractions.


• In addition to this, you will also build strong awareness in staff on all policy and procedures issues; zero tolerance for fraud, error, unreviewed transactions and income leakages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Preparation and periodic reviews of compliance and internal audit processes;


• Management of internal control reviews including but not limited to risk assessment of compliance areas, assessing the adequacy of functional compliance policies and procedures;


• Provision of regular period assessment reports to executive management, with recommendations on processes to strengthen internal controls, including memoranda on audit tests and findings;


• Provision of compliance advice and guidance to firm employees and stakeholders including third-party consultants;


• Planning and execution of contractor and vendor audits including assignment of personnel and establishing work schedules;


• Coordination of statutory periodic reporting to regulators, especially SEC;


• Sensitization of executive management and staff on changes (amendment/inclusions/deletion) to rules and regulations from regulatory authorities;


• Provision of oversight functions to the general administration department, including periodic reviews of asset registers, vendor assessment, procurement systems and general resource management;


• Provision of support to mandate acceptance, project execution and investment through qualitative risk assessment;


• Other sundry functions as may be advised by Executive Management from time to time.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft proficiency skills


• Applying Expertise and Technology(Microsoft Office).

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of audit, internal control, compliance and quality management;


• Ability to Report Research Results, and Analysing Information;


• Strong knowledge of process mapping;


• General consulting skills and operations with accounting Research knowledge;


• Knowledge of investment banking and capital market operations, especially regulatory guidelines provided in the Rules and Regulations of SEC;


• Sound knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Combat Financing of Terrorism acts and laws.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate with colleagues and managers effectively and assertively when necessary;


• Adhering to principles and values;


• Relating and networking;


• Persuading and influencing;


• Presenting and communicating information;


• Writing and reporting;


• Planning and organizing;


• Following instructions and procedures;


• Achieving personal work goals and Objectives;


• Ability to work to challenging schedules;


• Maintain objectivity and ensure a pragmatic approach is demonstrable during IT.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 – 5 years post NYSC work experience in relevant field