Internal Control

Job summary

The Internal Control Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing internal control systems that safeguard the organization's assets, ensure accurate financial and operational reporting, promote compliance with policies and regulations, and minimize the risk of fraud, errors, waste, and financial losses.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems and procedures.
• Ensure effective financial and revenue controls to safeguard company resources.
• Monitor inventory and assets to ensure proper utilization, tracking, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Identify and mitigate fraud risks and other operational and financial risks.
• Conduct regular reconciliations, verifications, and control checks.
• Monitor operational processes to identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Prepare accurate control, compliance, and risk management reports.
• Investigate control exceptions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Create staff awareness of internal controls, compliance requirements, and fraud prevention practices.
• Conduct training sessions to promote adherence to control procedures and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CISA, CIA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in internal control, audit, accounting, finance, or risk management.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and risk management.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Financial and accounting knowledge.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to identify risks and control weaknesses.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with different departments.