Internal Audit, Control and Compliance Officer at VFD Group

Location: Marina, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Daily account reconciliation and any other related reviews to ensure irregularities are discovered on timely basis and escalated promptly.
• Follow up on all discrepancies for the purpose of reaching resolution and ensuring accuracy of data.
• Daily independent call over of all transactions within 24 hours of posting and when practicable same day as may be advised from time to time.
• Log in all observed lapses and exceptions.
• Assist in the development of internal audit scope and annual audit plans.
• Assist in the compliance and substantive audit of all processes and activities.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor compliance with the corrective measures and recommendations.
• Daily update of the Asset and Liabilities Management Template.
• Weekly review of the Fixed debt placement positon to ensure irregularities are discovered on timely basis.
• Timely communication of negative open position for corrective actions to be taken.
• Assist in the review of all internal processes, systems and policies and make recommendations to ensure the risk to the business is minimised with a view to delivering improvements.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures.
• Report risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to Head, Risk Managementand Compliance may be assigned from time to time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a first Degree or its equivalent in an Accounting or Finance related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 4-7 years working experience.
• Professional Membership (ACCA/ICAN) will be an added advantage.

Competence Requirements:

• Logical thinking
• Basic knowledge of the business.
• Strong analytical mind.
• Integrity.
• Good multitasking capabilities.
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Planning and organizational skills,
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Resilience and proactivity.