Internal Control and Audit Officer at Jamub Group

Job Summary

• The Internal Control and Audit Officer is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organization.
• This role involves conducting audits, analysing business processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• The role requires a thorough understanding of financial reporting, risk assessment, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic risk assessment to identify operational and financial risks and recommend risk-mitigating measures.
• Identify gaps and recommend internal control measures, including to appraise the adequacy of control systems.
• Ensure protection of the organization’s assets against fraud and theft.
• Verify the accuracy of financial statements, reports, accounting system.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, corporate policies and procedures.
• Investigate identified and reported cases, including following up to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings in a timely manner.
• Verify the validity and certainty of goal achievement.
• Participate in the development and implementation a detailed audit plan.
• Recommend or provide requisite guidance on control for effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Economics or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position in Construction industry.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of accounting and auditing standards.
• Hands on experience with relevant software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain objective view and confidentiality.
• Commitment to ethical standards and high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Professional level verbal and written communication with good report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.