Job Description
The Internal Control Officer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring internal control systems to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of financial information, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protection of the organization's assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct periodic audits of petty cash funds to ensure proper usage and documentation.
Verify the accuracy and timeliness of daily cash counts and reconciliations.
Perform regular audits and reviews of financial transactions, inventory management, and other operational processes to identify anomalies or errors.
Evaluate the effectiveness of cash controls and verify the accuracy of cash records and reporting.
Compare physical counts with inventory records and review reconciliations for accuracy and verify the accuracy of inventory records and reporting.
Ensure adherence to policies for inventory ordering, receiving, and storage.
Prepare reports and presentations on internal control findings, recommendations, and performance metrics for management review.
Ensure accuracy of payables and receivables balances in the accounts by providing supporting schedules.
Requirements and Skills
Bachelor's degree or HNDin Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3 - 5 years of experience in internal control, audit, risk management, or compliance roles.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
Professional certifications are an added advantage. e.g: ICAN, ACCA
Proficiency in MS office, Google Workspace.