Internal Control Officer at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Our Client in the Retail Industry requires an Internal Control Officer to join their team.

Location: Lekki, Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing books of account and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• Reviewing local bank reconciliation statements.
• Reviewing quotes before sending to clients-with specific reference to prices applied, discounts, VAT, and installation charges.
• Conducting periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control system, implement any changes necessary to ensure the integrity of the system in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendations.
• Reviewing liabilities and stock data.
• Conducting periodic stock take,
• Reviewing data about assets and its utilization, net worth and income.
• Conducting pre-audit test of all expenditures.
• Collecting and analysing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with regulations, and management policies.
• Regular spot checks and review of operational procedures across the business
• Maintaining respectful and effective communications and relationships with management and staff of areas under review.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 3-5 years’ cognate experience as an Internal Control Officer.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Basic understanding of financial services industry.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Data/Information Management.
• Financial Acumen.
• Financial Systems Savvy.
• Attention to detail.