Internal Control Officer

About the role

The Internal Control Officer will design, implement and monitor internal control systems to protect company assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role works closely with finance, operations and audit teams to safeguard resources and mitigate risks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor internal control procedures and systems.
• Ensure effective financial and revenue controls to protect company resources.
• Monitor inventory and assets for proper utilization, tracking and accountability.
• Verify compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulations.
• Identify and mitigate fraud, operational and financial risks.
• Conduct regular reconciliations, verifications and control checks.
• Identify control gaps in operational processes and recommend improvements.
• Prepare accurate control, compliance and risk management reports.
• Investigate control exceptions and recommend corrective actions.
• Raise staff awareness of internal controls, compliance requirements and fraud prevention, and deliver training sessions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CISA, CIA or equivalent is an advantage.
• At least 5 years (60 months) of relevant experience in internal control, audit, accounting, finance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal control frameworks and risk management.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems