Internal Control Officer

Description:

To assist the Team Lead, Internal Control in promoting continuity of the Group operations by developing and implementing business control policies and operational guidelines that help to minimize exposure to potential risks and impact on business performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements the Internal Control programs to ascertain and report on degree of compliance with company-approved policies and operating procedures, laws, regulations, and code of good business practices.
• Assists in the implementation of internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote operational efficiency & transparency.
• Conducts Internal Control evaluation and risk assessments to identify loopholes and areas requiring management intervention to prevent frauds, embezzlements, misappropriations, misuse, and wastage.
• Conducts audit tests and investigations as designed by the Audit Team Lead.
• Prepares draft audit reports for review by the Team Leads.
• Evaluates information security and associated risk exposures.

Experience :

• Minimum of Four (4) years relevant experience working in the internal audit function of a similar organization.
• Minimum of Second Class Upper in B.Sc in Accounting or any finance related course.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• MBA or master’s degree in any related discipline.

Salary and Remuneration: Very attractive and negotiable