Job Summary

• We are looking for an Internal Control & Risk Management Officer to manage and supervise all internal auditing, risks, and controls of the firm.
• He/She has the goal of improving the firm’s performance through risk management and control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document the process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Perform or oversee internal controls to assess risk
• Ensure employee compliance with regulations and established policies
• Implement or update internal controls to reduce risk
• Conducting inspections to determine what gaps or loopholes exist in the policies and how to correct them.
• Prepare reports of audit findings and make recommendations to the business.
• Assess the suitability of current internal controls, making suggestions for improvements where needed
• He/She must carry out periodic review, assessment and evaluation of risk and control issues to ensure that operational and business activities comply with Regulatory Guidelines (State Gazettes), Operational Policies and Procedures in order to prevent loss of funds/assets/businesses, regulatory sanctions and other business risks.
• Establish and maintain key aspects of the operational risk management program, such as risk reporting, risk appetite, risk identification & measurement, operational issue management, risk assessment methodology, and emerging risks.
• Facilitate effective implementation of the risk management and compliance frameworks of the company in accordance with regulatory requirement and in line with corporate goals
• Conduct a risk assessment of all aspects of the business & liaison offices.
• Facilitate the effective implementation of the overall organizational risk management system, including its review and monitoring.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual reports, reconciliations and reviews of Revenue Agents performance.
• Carry out reviews of the existent internal controls in all departments and assess their design and operating effectiveness.
• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience stakeholders mostly the executive management board & The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the firm.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Supervisor and MD.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting only or writing ICAN (Already qualified is not compulsory)
• Not more than 28 years of age
• Proven work experience of 2 years will be an added advantage but not compulsory
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to be inquisitive perform reconciliations and probe matters to the bottom
• Proven knowledge of accounting standards, auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.