Internal Control Officer (Reconciliation/ Vouching) at AXA Mansard

Role Qualification:

Academic/Professional:

• BSc. Degree from a reputable Tertiary Institution and preferably from a numerate field (Sciences, Economics, Finance or Accounting)
• Professional qualification would be of added advantage (CISI, ACA or ACCA, or others of similar equivalence

Work Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a similar role

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a robust internal control framework that addresses the specific needs of the asset management operations.
• Perform regular reconciliations of various accounts, including bank accounts, vendor/counterparty accounts, custodian position, intercompany accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions by vouching against supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, contracts, and statements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential risks within asset management activities.
• Ensure that internal controls are designed to comply with asset management regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good/significant knowledge of financial services industry, regulations, operating practices and technology.
• Fair/ good experience in auditing and control function, and/or comprehensive.
• Good sense of responsibility, accountability, and dependability.