Control and Assurance Officer at Lheon Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular control reviews and assurance activities across business units.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process owners to strengthen operational controls and improve efficiency.
• Investigate incidents of non-compliance, irregularities, or control breaches and report findings.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of information and follow-up on audit recommendations.
• Prepare control and assurance reports for management, highlighting key risks and recommendations.
• Provide training and awareness to staff on compliance, risk, and control requirements.
• Ensure continuous improvement of assurance processes and risk management practices.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent, is an added advantage.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in internal control, audit, risk, or assurance roles.
• Experience within the outsourcing space is desirable.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal control, and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend control enhancements.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and familiarity with audit/assurance software (an advantage).