Job Vacancy In Lagos

JOB TITLEINTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER
REPORTS TOHEAD,
RISK MANAGAMENT & INTERNAL CONTROL
DIRECT REPORTSINTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER
LAGOS.

The Internal Control Officer shall be responsible for managing the risk to the company, its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders. He evaluates the operating controls, guidelines and processes of the company. He ensures that such controls are adequate,functional and in adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES

INTERNAL CONTROL

•Prepares an Annual Internal Audit Plan based on risk assessment including tasks, assignments and timelines for completion for each task and main activities, personnel to be employed, and reporting results of audit.

•Checks for mismanagement, breach, waste or fraud and prepares a report that identifies areas of potential internal exposure and areas for improving operational efficiency.

•Follows up with management on significant control problems and issues report to the company’s executive management for decision making.

•Develops internal audit policy documents in line with global best practices.

•Oversees an organization’s annual audit plans, evaluates budget and time requirements and ensures that segment-level and departmental employees allocate resources for testing and reviewing.

•Undertakes special investigations as requested by senior and executive management.

•Makes, or assists in making, oral or written presentation to management during and at the conclusion of an audit analysis, discusses deficiencies, recommends corrective action, and suggests improvement in operations and reductions in cost.
•Conducts periodic audit testing of departmental processes and identify reportable issues and dimension of risk.
•Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures.
•Ensures regular inventory checks are conducted on all stock control records.
•Liaises with external auditors and implements post-audit recommendations.
•Continually safeguarding the company’s tangible and intangible asset; financial or otherwise.
•Conducting any other related task that may be assigned by the management.

RISK MANAGEMENT

•Plan, design and implements an overall risk management process for the organisation.
•Carryout risk assessment, which involves analysing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business.
•Carryout risk evaluation, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the company and evaluating the organisation's previous handling of risks.
•Establish and quantify the organisation's 'risk appetite'
•Report risk in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to top management so they understand the most significant risks, to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks;
•Provide support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the company.
SKILL SET AND PROFILE
•Sound judgment for keen decision-making
•Comprehensive understanding of business operations and processes
•Good oral and written communication skills
•Focus on quality and service
•Knowledge of audit standards, policies and procedures
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•Detail oriented and ability to conduct or support sensitive investigations
•Ability to work with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues using innovative solutions
•Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
REQUIRMENTS:
     HND/BSc in Accounting or related social science course
     Minimum of 5years in an audit firm or Internal Udit department of a reputable company
     ACA certification is compulsory.
Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and Cvs to recruitment@alphamead.com