We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Control Specialist
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
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- A highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Control Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting team.
- The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our internal control systems, safeguarding company assets, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
- The Internal Control Specialist will collaborate with various departments to assess and enhance internal controls, identify areas of improvement, and implement best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic assessments of the organization’s internal control environment.
- Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks.
- Identify and analyze potential risks within business processes.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and strengthen internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and improve business processes.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to internal controls to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Stay abreast of changes in regulations and update internal control processes accordingly.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes and assessments.
- Generate and present regular reports to management on the status of internal controls and recommendations for improvement.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on internal control procedures and compliance requirements.
- Foster a culture of awareness and accountability regarding internal controls.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and respond to audit findings as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (ICPA) is preferred.
- Proven 5 – 8 years experience in internal controls, risk management, or audit functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Application Closing Date
20th January, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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