Senior Internal Control Officer at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Our client in the Retail Industry requires a Senior Internal Control Officer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Periodic review of financial records for adequacy, completeness, and correctness
• Analyze audit results to determine methods to increase inflows and profits and cut costs and prioritize spending, remove waste, and increase efficiency
• Periodic reviews of payments to suppliers and vendors
• Periodic reviews of financial reconciliation and transaction postings
• Monitor and advise quality standards and value for money and make recommendations for improvement
• Examine documentation including reports, memos, and SLA’s statement for information gathering
• Policy sensitization/implementation of inventory framework and ensuring investigation of stock variances before adjustment are passed on SAP
• Reconcile documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain correctness and accuracy
• Test Internal Controls on inventory and supply chain targeting high-risk areas, document any weaknesses and their impact and make recommendations
• Review and confirm that all receipts are ordered, reserved on SAP, and delivered to clients within specified period
• Review Internal documents and processes and ensure the organisation complies with internal regulations and establish controls in place where required
• Periodic risk assessments of the Group’s businesses, operations, and processes
• Salary/Pay and staff benefits reviews
• Where necessary, carryout investigations of alleged fraud, mismanagement, loss of assets or any other investigation
• For each assignment assigned. Prepare weekly and monthly written report to present findings and conclusion to Head, Internal Control & Reconciliation

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting & Finance/Banking & Finance with 5-8 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• ACA or other related certification is an added advantage.
• Sound Knowledge in Auditing and Accounting skills
• Ability to develop and update existing policies for Management use
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software (SAP)
• Good Communication Skills
• Attention to detail