• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Control Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About Role

• We are looking for an objective Internal Control to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.


• The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations


• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans


• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc


• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process


• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement


• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings


• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee


• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum


• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions


• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with ACCA, ACA or ICAN


• A minimum of 4 years of proven work experience as an Internal Control/Auditor, preferably in Retail, FMCG or a startup


• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), accounting software and databases


• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports


• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations in Nigeria


• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills


• Sound independent judgement


• Excellent time management, communication and project management skills.