Internal Control Officer at ITEX Integrated Services Limited

ROLE SUMMARY

• The post holder will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and measuring the adequacy of control systems in compliance with regulations and internal control framework.
• He or She will also be responsible for increasing operational efficiency by detecting process gaps, operational gaps, fraud risk indicators, business risk exposures and providing remediations plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support to the ITEXs anti-fraud programs.
• Partake in special investigations that may be required to forestall mismanagement of Company resources and compliance with business governing rules.
• Reporting on control deficiencies 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.
• Perform test on both the functioning of specific internal control procedures and transactions.
• Conduct regular control checks on company assets including but not limited to cash, inventory stocks, expense, dispatch, and IT assets.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum educational qualification: BSC or HND in any course
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar role

Knowledge:

• Extensive Working Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and power point
• Knowledge of accounting, and risk management
• Experience in dispute resolution, settlement, reconciliation.

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills.
• Investigative skill
• Value adding orientation.
• Desire/aptitude for learning
• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to draw insight through data (including financials, business, macro environment).