• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Control Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 0 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About Your New Job

• Performs walk-throughs to evaluate the design effectiveness of internal controls and tests internal controls for operational effectiveness, as per ICC testing methodology and annual plan.


• Reports on controls deficiencies and aligns and monitors on progress of management actions.


• Maintains a strong and positive collaboration and frequent communication with Countries / BU management and control owners.

Your New Key Responsibilities

• Acquire new skills relevant to current job and changing work requirements


• Demonstrate continuous learning and remain updated on any changes in their area of expertise


• Develop and maintain relationships with operations and promotes co-operation through timely communication and resolution of issues


• Stay up to date on internal control best practices and regulatory changes that may impact CCH's internal control environment Identify the need for updates/ additions to internal control documentation and suggests and implements changes


• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements


• Conduct work in compliance with applicable internal control requirements and CCH policies and procedures


• Organize workload appropriately, plans, sets priorities, and meets deadlines efficiently


• Participate in scoping activities as requested by the Region Internal Control Manager


• Proactively communicate challenges and risks to the Senior Internal Control Specialist to ensure objectives are achieved on time and at the required quality


• Perform walkthrough procedures and inquiries to Control Owners


• Test internal controls throughout the assigned BUS


• Report on the status of internal controls as per the ICC's reporting plan and requirements in a timely manner


• Align on control deficiencies with control owners and assists in the preparation of management remediation actions


• Track the progress of management remediation actions, informs on potential issues/ delays in a timely manner, proactively seeks solutions and highlights risk areas.

Education / Experience

• A University Level Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field


• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or Business Administration or a related field (desirable)


• 0 - 3 years' experience of testing internal controls in FMCG environment or audit experience within a Big Four company.


• Excellent command of the English language required. Second CCH language (desirable)


• ACA or ACCA fully / partially qualified (desirable)


• CIA/CFE qualifications (desirable).

Do You Have These Skills?

• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Strong collaboration skills i.e., building partnerships and working collaboratively with others


• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (particularly MS Excel)


• Situational adaptability


• Action oriented


• Ensures accountability


• Being resilient


• Drives results.