Internal Control Analyst at Afrinvest West Africa Limited

Responsibilities:

• Design internal control framework for monitoring and reporting at subsidiary and group levels.
• Review and enhance the Company’s internal control framework, ensuring alignment with global best practices and standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies and procedures, as directed by management.
• Identify gaps between risks and controls within business processes and report findings to management and the board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
• Recommend solutions to control issues and oversee execution of remediation plans.
• Develop and implement periodic internal review plans, presenting reports to Executive Management.
• Document and standardize procedures and controls across the organization.
• Implement education and training strategies to enhance employees' understanding of internal control standards.
• Serve as liaison between the Company and external audit and regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated on relevant regulatory changes and their implications for the organization and its customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• ICAN or ACCA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in internal control, audit, or financial control; experience in an auditing firm is an added advantage.
• Experience with systems audit is also an added advantage.
• Knowledge of key trends in the industry and their impact on the organization.
• Initiative, autonomy, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated prioritization and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, Zannibal, and other relevant tools.