Internal Control Officer (Digital Lending Platform) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• The ideal candidate must have a solid audit and control background preferably from the financial industry.
• S/he should be to provide advisory support to the management team on all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits of business processes subject to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions, safeguarding, data privacy), financial partner requirements (e.g., GARS), independent audits for financial reporting, etc.
• Understand the company’s audit methodology and business environment.
• Conduct design and operational testing of internal controls within agreed timescales
• Identify control weaknesses and influence process owners to implement agreed changes in a timely and effective manner.
• Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements
• Identify the risks that a business faces and develop preventive strategies.
• Reviewing of SOP from time to time.
• Provide training on policy and controls.
• Review Vendor creation, Customer Creation (Agreements), and Credit setting for customers.
• Review Capex project briefs and compliance with procedures.
• Field force expenses management and control.
• Checking the asset disposal bidding process.
• Reviewing the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.
• Checking of payroll such as overtime, Leave allowance, incentives e.t.c
• Evaluating SAP audit trail.
• Tax and Regulatory Affairs – Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd class upper degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related fields
• 2+ years of experience as an internal control capacity within the financial industry
• Must possess relevant qualifications (e.g. ACA/ACCA)
• Experience in payment services, banking, and/or financial services and associated regulatory compliance.
• Technical auditing skills and knowledge of relevant professional and auditing standards.
• Experience with performing risk assessments and leveraging to prioritize workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report positioning and clarity.
• Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.