Internal Control Officer

About the role

The Internal Control Officer will lead the design, implementation and monitoring of internal control processes across the organisation. This role ensures compliance with policies, mitigates risk and supports accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk‑based annual audit plan and related SOPs/policies.
• Evaluate compliance with existing policies, recommend modifications and ensure continuous improvement.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the internal control system to assess effectiveness and propose value‑added recommendations.
• Collaborate with business owners to implement and monitor remedial actions arising from control audits.
• Deliver timely action plans, track progress and resolve identified control deficiencies.
• Design, execute and monitor Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in line with best accounting practices.
• Review reconciliations, payments and related activities, maintaining proper documentation for compliance reviews.
• Ensure system user accounts and privileges are approved and aligned with job function access requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in internal control or audit functions.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with a detail‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX).
• Risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Regulatory compliance and audit standards.
• Ability to develop and document policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting control reports to management.