Internal Control Officer at Prosperis Holdings Company Limited

JOB SUMMARY

• We are looking for an Internal Control Officer to support in building a strong compliance environment to ensure zero level of policy, procedures and regulatory infractions.
• In addition to this, you will also build strong awareness in staff on all policy and procedures issues; zero tolerance for fraud, error, unreviewed transactions and income leakages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Preparation and periodic reviews of compliance and internal audit processes;
• Management of internal control reviews including but not limited to risk assessment of compliance areas, assessing the adequacy of functional compliance policies and procedures;
• Provision of regular period assessment reports to executive management, with recommendations on processes to strengthen internal controls, including memoranda on audit tests and findings;
• Provision of compliance advice and guidance to firm employees and stakeholders including third-party consultants;
• Planning and execution of contractor and vendor audits including assignment of personnel and establishing work schedules;
• Coordination of statutory periodic reporting to regulators, especially SEC;
• Sensitization of executive management and staff on changes (amendment/inclusions/deletion) to rules and regulations from regulatory authorities;
• Provision of oversight functions to the general administration department, including periodic reviews of asset registers, vendor assessment, procurement systems and general resource management;
• Provision of support to mandate acceptance, project execution and investment through qualitative risk assessment;
• Other sundry functions as may be advised by Executive Management from time to time.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft proficiency skills
• Applying Expertise and Technology(Microsoft Office).

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of audit, internal control, compliance and quality management;
• Ability to Report Research Results, and Analysing Information;
• Strong knowledge of process mapping;
• General consulting skills and operations with accounting Research knowledge;
• Knowledge of investment banking and capital market operations, especially regulatory guidelines provided in the Rules and Regulations of SEC;
• Sound knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Combat Financing of Terrorism acts and laws.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate with colleagues and managers effectively and assertively when necessary;
• Adhering to principles and values;
• Relating and networking;
• Persuading and influencing;
• Presenting and communicating information;
• Writing and reporting;
• Planning and organizing;
• Following instructions and procedures;
• Achieving personal work goals and Objectives;
• Ability to work to challenging schedules;
• Maintain objectivity and ensure a pragmatic approach is demonstrable during IT.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 – 5 years post NYSC work experience in relevant field