• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Internal Control Specialist


• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Internal Control Specialist identifies opportunities to improve & streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements and devising cost-effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as business partner and maintains a strong working relationship with control owners, educating them about internal controls and compliance requirements through an effective and cooperative approach.


• Supervises the work of Internal Control Specialists by providing guidance and on the job coaching on internal control activities.


• Evaluates operational and design inadequacies in the business processes and actively work with process owners to mitigate the risk. 


• Implements and monitors the control framework in Nigeria business unit by performing walkthrough procedures with the business process owners.


• Implements testing compliance and monitors the effectiveness of internal controls in the business unit.


• Investigates and validates the root cause of each control deficiency and aligns SMART management remediation action plans with the control owner to remediate it.


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


• Prepares comprehensive reports on deficiencies and recommendations in line with the reporting plan.


• Stays updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to internal control that may impact CCH’s internal control environment.


• Identifies opportunities to improve and streamline internal controls and ICF compliance processes, listening to business requirements and devising cost-effective solutions.


• Participates as requested in preparing the risk assessment process to continuously assess and monitor internal controls on operational, financial and compliance risks across the business units as assigned.


• Participates in planning and scoping activities as assigned by the Internal Control Manager.  


• Proactively communicates challenges and identified risks to the Internal Control Manager.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-6 years experience in FMCG environment or within Big Four company


• Knowledge of SAP and ability to support complex data extraction and analysis requirements


• Advanced knowledge of MSOffice (particularly MS Excel)


• Excellent analytical skills with attention to details


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• University Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or  related field 


• Professional certification- ACA or ACCA, CIA, CFE (desirable). 


• Master Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or Business Administration or a related field (added advantage)