Internal Control Officer at Agricare Std Plus Ltd

Job Summary

• Ensuring an effective internal control environment through the development of adequate policies and procedures, debt recovery policies and procedures and ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance.
• Designing, documenting, implementing, assessing, and monitoring the internal control framework, including policies and risks
• Ensuring that there are adequate controls to prevent errors or misstatements in financial reporting as well as ensure compliance with policies, operational and administrative processes
• Contribute towards establishing credible risk governance, an integrated risk management mindset, and an execution approach that prioritizes action based on business impact.

Job Description

• Perform and control the audit cycle that includes risk management and control management over operation effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Debt recovery functions within and outside Nigeria.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Review and approve transactions in line with laid down policies.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit results and document the procedure.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievements.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Conduct regular audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment, including: Assessing and appraising the company's operational procedures and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate prompt communication, documentation, and reports to the Management teams.
• Implement adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with various departments, functions or process owners to implement and monitor remediation effect efforts resulting in internal control assessments, ensuring implementations of corrective measure.
• Conduct special investigations of fraudulent malpractices across the organization.

Other Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of implementing policies and SOPs.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software –Sage 50.
• Analytical skills to study problems, record and identify solutions.
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead.
• Proven knowledge of risk management and control.