Internal Control and Audit Officer Job at Novella Africa Limited
Novella Africa Limited - Our client, a reputable firm in the manufacturing industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Internal Control and Audit Officer
Job Opening ID: ZR_116_JOB
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Summary
- The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding our assets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and identifying areas for process improvement.
- You will work collaboratively with various departments to assess internal controls, conduct audits, and implement risk management strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework aligned with best practices and relevant Nigerian regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and track progress toward achieving control objectives.
- Assist with the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
- Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, accounting principles, and Nigerian regulations.
- Perform internal audits across various departments, including production, purchasing, inventory management, sales, and finance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify control gaps.
- Document audit findings, prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement, and present them to management.
- Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and audit findings.
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
- Professional certification ICAN, ACA, CISA
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit procedures.
- Experience in the use of ERP Systems (SAP)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of relevant Nigerian accounting standards and regulations (FRCN, CAMA) is a strong plus.
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