Internal Control Officer at One Precious Life (OPL) Academy

Our Client is an Interior Solution Provider based in Lagos looking to hire an Internal Control Officer to join their team.

The Internal Control Officer will report to the Head, Internal Control.

Job Description for the Internal Control Officer

The Internal Control Officer will:

• Review books of account and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• Review local bank reconciliation statements
• Review quotes before sending to clients-with specific reference to prices applied, discounts, VAT and installation charges
• Conduct periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control system, implement any changes necessary to ensure the integrity of the system in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendations.
• Review data about assets and its utilization, net worth and income
• Conduct pre-audit test of all expenditures
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with regulations, and management policies.
• Conduct regular spot checks and review operational procedures across the business
• Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with management and staff of areas under review.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ cognate experience
• Very good working knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office applications
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Basic understanding of the financial services industry
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong Planning and Organization skills
• Data/Information Management Skills
• Strong Financial Acumen
• Good Knowledge of Financial Systems
• Strong attention to detail