JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a reputable Energy company based in Abuja is in need of an Internal Control Officer.

Location- Abuja

Responsibilities:

§  Conduct personally or with a team, ongoing reviews of all operating procedures, company controls and compliance measures to determine any potential hazards or breaches of conduct.

§  Staff should have the ability and necessary skills for creating a yearly internal review plan with Senior Management, supervising financial audits, assessing the adequacy of assets safeguards, and monitoring proprietary systems or applications to prevent unauthorized access.

§  Report all findings to management with recommendations for process improvement and upon their approval, implement strategies to induce such change.

§  Ensure that adequate policies and controls are in place to manage adverse effects of both business and control risks in the Company’s operation.

§  Additional duties may include outlining the organization’s code of ethics, training staff on best practices, serving as a liaison to external agencies and staying current on relevant regulatory framework, like COSO, IFRS etc.

§  Review the processes for assessing and improving controls for the management of risk in the company.

§  Ensure the Company’s information security policies, business continuity management and disaster recovery plans are comprehensive and adequate.

§  Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Executive Management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required: advanced degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA will be an added advantage. Professional certifications like ACA/ACCA or CISA will be an added advantage.

Specific Skills/Experience required for Role

·         Minimum of five years leadership experience in internal control management or related field.

·         Comprehensive working knowledge risk assessment and management

·         Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team in a multi-tiered structure to include professional development and mentorship.

·         Impressive record of strategy, development and execution.

·         Good planning and organizational skills

·         Excellent presentation and reporting skills

·         Good mathematical and analytical skills as well as financial modeling

·         Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

Qualified and Interested Candidate should send CV to recruit@gidijobs.com stating role they are applying for as subject of the mail.