Our client a leading provider of customized logistics and transportation solution company based in Lagos is seeking to hire an Internal Control and Audit (Team Lead)
Job Summary:
As the team lead you will be involved in leading audit teams collaborating with various departments and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will also play a pivotal role in overseeing the internal audit and control function of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- The Internal Control Officer will be responsible for Implementing monitoring and measuring the adequacy of control systems in the company in compliance with regulations and the internal control framework
- Increase operational efficiency by detecting and eliminating fraud and business risks.
- Play a pivotal role in overseeing the internal audit and control function of the organization.
Conduct daytoday operations and process reviews and audits to identify and
manage operational risks. - Your role will involve leading audit teams collaborating with various departments and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Develop implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and assessments of internal control processes
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls.
- Monitor compliance with established policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement control testing procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collaborate with departments to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Implement best practices for internal controls and risk management.
- Maintain accurate documentation of internal control processes and testing results.
- Prepare periodic reports for Management and Board of Directors detailing control deficiencies and recommended actions.
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
- Oversee riskbased audits covering operational and financial processes.
- Ensure complete accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management
- Provide training and support to employees on internal control policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 58 years previous experience in a similar role within a Logistics/Manufacturing/Retail entity
- ICAN or ACCA Qualification is an added advantage
- Strong Analytical Skills Finance and Internal Controls knowledge
- Excellent Communication and Auditing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Knowledge of ERP Systems.
Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance. 5-8 years previous experience in a similar role within a Logistics/Manufacturing/Retail entity ICAN or ACCA Qualification is an added advantage Strong Analytical Skills, Finance, and Internal Controls knowledge Excellent Communication and Auditing skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail and ability to multitask Knowledge of ERP Systems.