• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Control Officer (Digital Lending Platform)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

• The ideal candidate must have a solid audit and control background preferably from the financial industry.


• S/he should be to provide advisory support to the management team on all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits of business processes subject to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions, safeguarding, data privacy), financial partner requirements (e.g., GARS), independent audits for financial reporting, etc.


• Understand the company’s audit methodology and business environment.


• Conduct design and operational testing of internal controls within agreed timescales


• Identify control weaknesses and influence process owners to implement agreed changes in a timely and effective manner.


• Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements


• Identify the risks that a business faces and develop preventive strategies.


• Reviewing of SOP from time to time.


• Provide training on policy and controls.


• Review Vendor creation, Customer Creation (Agreements), and Credit setting for customers.


• Review Capex project briefs and compliance with procedures.


• Field force expenses management and control.


• Checking the asset disposal bidding process.


• Reviewing the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.


• Checking of payroll such as overtime, Leave allowance, incentives e.t.c


• Evaluating SAP audit trail.


• Tax and Regulatory Affairs – Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd class upper degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related fields


• 2+ years of experience as an internal control capacity within the financial industry


• Must possess relevant qualifications (e.g. ACA/ACCA)


• Experience in payment services, banking, and/or financial services and associated regulatory compliance.


• Technical auditing skills and knowledge of relevant professional and auditing standards.


• Experience with performing risk assessments and leveraging to prioritize workstreams


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report positioning and clarity.


• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.