Senior Internal Control Officer at CFAO

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (part but not limited to):

• Ensure compliance and smooth functioning of the Group internal control standards within the various entities in Nigeria
• Conduct self-assessment of the main Internal Control and Management standards defined in the PACI Guide
• Identify existing & potential risks that the Business Units operating in Nigeria face and develop solutions to preventive future re-occurrence
• Alert Management about these risks identified and put in place measures to eliminate the risks & control where appropriate Control:
• Update and implement audits plan with the Head of the unit that include risk management & Control, Financial reliability and compliance with regulations
• Ensure compliance and respect of the Internal Control and Management standards defined by the Group
• Prepare reports following audits & assignments that reflect audit results and document processes
• Alert the Finance Department and the Management of the BU about the failures observed during the audits
• Analyze and reconcile the Degonde claims with the files vis-à-vis information in Incadea and follow-up to ensure the claims are timely settled
• Review Manufacturer warranty reconciliations
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations under Blackline
• Review all schedules and documentation before being sent to the Group internal and external auditors
• Advice & Assistance:
• Recommend internal control actions to reinforce compliance with PACI rules
• Share management best practices in the BU’s
• Report in a timely manner the information collected and stay tuned with updates related to good practices and Group instructions (CFO Notes)
• Provide training on policies and controls from time-to-time within the BU and Group
• Stocktaking management:
• Supervise the stock-takes on a monthly and annual basis for Vehicles, Trucks, Machines, Parts and Fixed Assets Inventory
• Supervise the perpetual stock takes for spare parts
• Investigate and explain the discrepancies identified during the stock takes and get Management’s approval
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Finance Control

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance, or similar field
• 2 years’ experience from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services in the Big 5 audit firms PwC,
• Deloitte, KPMG, EY and Mazars etc.
• Relevant professional certification is a plus
• 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 the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement
• Strong presentation and communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, striving for continuous improvement and optimization