Internal Control Officer (IT & Access) at Rite Foods Limited

Location: Ososa, Ogun state

Job Purpose

The Internal Control Officer (IT & Access) will be responsible for the driving integrity, security and proper management of user access and IT control processes across the organization. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating access controls, enforcing segregation of duties, and ensuring compliance with IT governance frameworks and regulatory requirements. The role supports the organization’s risk management objectives by preventing unauthorized access, safeguarding information systems, and ensuring that IT controls are effectively designed and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic user access reviews and recertification exercises across all critical systems.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties to minimize risk of fraud or control breaches.
• Monitor user account creation, modification, and deactivation processes.
• Investigate and report unauthorized or suspicious access activities.
• Maintain and enforce IT access control policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform IT control testing to assess the effectiveness of system access controls.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to resolve access-related issues and implement control improvements.
• Ensure timely removal or modification of access for exited or transferred employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all access control activities.
• Support internal and external IT audits by providing required documentation and evidence.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, I.T or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ relevant internal control experience on similar role.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Understanding of IT general controls
• Knowledge of user access management and identity & access management (IAM)
• Familiarity with system security, databases, and enterprise applications
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Ability to analyze access logs and identify anomalies
• Strong critical thinking and root cause analysis skills