Internal Control Officer

Internal Control Officer-Numan, Adamawa State.

 Job Summary

As an Internal Control Officer, you will assess the design and implementation of internal controls, conduct reviews, and provide recommendations to management for enhancing control environments and minimizing risks. Your role involves collaborating with stakeholders, identifying control deficiencies, and promoting a culture of accountability and integrity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including segregation of duties, access controls, and authorization processes.
• Perform reviews, and testing procedures to assess the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational information.
• Document review findings, observations, and recommendations in audit reports, and communicate results to management and user department.
• Collaborate with departmental managers and process owners to address control deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and track remediation efforts and action plans to address audit findings and control weaknesses.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on internal control principles, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities, and recommend appropriate actions and preventive measures.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./HND) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Banking & Finance.

• ACA (an added advantage)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience

Skill and Competencies

• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Openness
• Discretion