• Application Deadline: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Control Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Oyo


• City Ibadan


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and smooth functioning of the Company’s internal control standards within the various business locations.


• Conduct self-assessment of the main Internal Control and Management standards.


• Assist in identify existing & potential risks that every Business Units face and develop solutions to preventive future re-occurrence.


• Alert direct supervisor about these risks identified and put in place measures to eliminate the risks & control where appropriate.

Control:

• Update and implement audits plan with the direct supervisor that include Risk Management & Control.


• Assist to ensure compliance and respect of the Internal Control and Management standards defined by the Management.


• Assist in preparation of reports following audits & assignments that reflect audit results and document processes.


• Alert the Finance Department and the Management of the business unit about the failures observed during the audits

Advice & Assistance:

• Recommend internal control actions to reinforce compliance with established rules


• Share management best practices in the business units


• Report in a timely manner the information collected and stay tuned with updates related to good practices.


• Assist in providing training on policies and controls from time-to-time within business units

Stocktaking management:

• Supervise the stocktaking on a monthly basis.


• Investigate and explain the discrepancies identified during the stocktaking.


• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the direct supervisor.

Requirements and Skills

• A Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or similar field.


• 5 years’ experience from a similar position in an agricultural business or frozen food manufacturing business and other related manufacturing business.


• Relevant professional certification is a plus e.g. CICS, CICP.


• Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks.


• Strong analytical skills include the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement.


• Strong presentation and communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team.


• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, striving for continuous improvement and optimization.


• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools (Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace).


• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.


• Excellent communication, instructional, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Salary

Negotiable.