Internal Control Officer at FCMB

Job Purpose

• The Internal Control Officer implements, monitors and measures the adequacy of control systems in the company in compliance with regulations and internal control framework.
• The job holder is responsible for increasing operational efficiency by detecting and eliminating fraud and business risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and subsequently examine and evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the internal control systems
• Perform test on both the functioning of specific internal control procedures and transactions
• Conduct regular control checks on cash, inventory, expense, dispatch and production reports.
• Evaluating and ensuring compliance with existing Company policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed.
• Review the responses to internal and external audit management letters and queries to ensure that recommendations are implemented and ensure that all action items are resolved.
• Provides support to the company’s anti-fraud programs.
• Undertakes special investigations that may be required to forestall mismanagement of Company resources.
• Reporting on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
• Challenging current processes across the company and identifying opportunities for refinement
• Engaging remediation of identified issues through follow-up
• Playing an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
• Conduct mystery shopping exercises and any other assessments as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics, Statistics or related courses.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial institution
• Must be possess a professional certifications like ACA, ACCA, CIA, etc. (candidates without this certificatewill not be considered)
• Conceptual skills
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.

Technical Competencies

• Internal Control
• Information Systems Audit
• Fraud Detection & Control
• Risk Control
• Investigation.