We are a Total Real Estate Solutions Company with operations in more than 10 African Countries and certified to international standards (ISO 9001:2015) by UKAS.
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Developing and enhancing Alpha Mead's risk management system, maintaining a focus on significant risks and related control mechanisms and developing and running summary reports to highlight key issues;
Manage the design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the internal control framework, including group policies and key risks to ensure that the Group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations.
Identifying areas where improvements to controls are required and taking responsibility, in coordination with the supervisor, for the development and implementation of solutions;
Conduct audit and control checks of departments and units
Work with the Internal Control Manager to champion the process for internal control reviews across the Group
Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
Ensure regular inventory checks are conducted on all stock control records
Review and vet financial transactions and payments of invoices on the company's accounting software
Perform call-overs on payments made by the Finance Department
Review postings to ensure posting accuracy
Conduct any other related tasks assigned by the management from time to time.
Qualifications
First degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or any other related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position in an audit firm or delivering similar services in a financial institution
Relevant professional certification is an added advantage
Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks
Strong analytical skills include the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality, and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for financial reporting and recommendations for improvement
Adaptability to working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.
Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities