Internal Controller at Baobabplus

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to established internal control policies and procedures.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Reviews daily operational activities.
• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assesses compliance.
• Conducts risk management assessments of all departments.
• Evaluates existing controls, and recommend improvements where deficiencies are identified.
• Conducts investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention.
• Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy, and reliability of accounting, data, and reports.
• Verify and maintain internal control checks and records including asset tags to ensure the safeguarding of company assets.
• Supports process improvements in alignment with the internal control framework.
• Stays abreast of changes/updates in regulatory guidelines and implements compliance.
• Prepares monthly regulatory renditions and returns.
• Evaluates the business recovery procedures for operational disruptions.
• Review journal entries, disbursement, and reconciliation.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of processes and systems.
• Any other responsibility assigned by Management

Key Competencies Requirements

• Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation
• A demonstrated knowledge of internal controls
• Detail-oriented and able to work and interpret figures and other financial information.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Use of financial and accounting software applications
• Proficiency in Corporate Accounting Practice/Standard Auditing Practices along with expertise in budget analysis and identification of variance
• Knowledge of cost accounting, management, and accounting standards
• Knowledge of statutory provisions for tax management & planning
• Conversant with federal and state financial regulation, applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Good understanding of the renewable energy and Microlending industry.

Qualification

• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance or a related field from an accredited university.
• Recognized professional accreditation (ICAN /CFA/ACA /CIMA/ ACCA etc.) is an added advantage
• 4-6 years of Internal control experience in a financial institution or an audit firm