Internal Control Analyst Job at Afrinvest

Afrinvest is a leading capital market holding company with a focus on West Africa and active in five principal areas: investment banking, securities trading, asset management, private & corporate trust, and investment research. Since 1995, we have delivered financial advisory solutions to individuals and organizations with dedication, professionalism, and discretion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Design internal control framework for monitoring and reporting at subsidiary and group levels.
• Review and enhance the Company’s internal control framework, ensuring alignment with global best practices and standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies and procedures, as directed by management.
• Document and standardize procedures and controls across the organization.
• Implement education and training strategies to enhance employees' understanding of internal control standards.
• Identify gaps between risks and controls within business processes and report findings to management and the board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
• Recommend solutions to control issues and oversee execution of remediation plans.
• Develop and implement periodic internal review plans, presenting reports to Executive Management.
• Serve as liaison between the Company and external audit and regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated on relevant regulatory changes and their implications for the organization and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in internal control, audit, or financial control; experience in an auditing firm is an added advantage.
• Experience with systems audit is also an added advantage.
• ICAN or ACCA certification.
• Knowledge of key trends in the industry and their impact on the organization.
• Initiative, autonomy, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated prioritization and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, Zannibal, and other relevant tools.