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 remediation 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

Knowledge

•  Extensive Working Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and power point
• 1 - 2 Years experience as an Internal Auditor
•  Knowledge of accounting, finance, and risk management
•  Experience in dispute resolution, settlement, reconciliation.

Skills

•  Good oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills.
•  Conceptual 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).
• Abilities
• Ability to work under pressure

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree/HND in any numerical and engineering field
• Finance, Accounting and IT degrees and professional certificate will be an added advantage
• Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree/HND in any numerical and engineering field
• Finance, Accounting and IT degrees and professional certificate will be an added advantage