Internal Control Officer Job at Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC)


Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well being of our employees and customers At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses we power careers As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control Officer

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

  • Will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day internal control monitoring and process enforcement activities in the assigned areas of the company.

Role Accountabilities

  • Implement the requirements of the internal control framework, charter, and manual relating to the assigned coverage areas.
  • Comply fully with the internal control manual and process requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and regular updating of the internal control manual.
  • Contribute to the development of the internal control monitoring and enforcement processes and procedures that guide the operation of the internal control system.
  • Routinely confirm compliance with policies, processes, procedures and other controls within the area of coverage and provide exception reports on a regular basis.
  • Follow up to ensure that the observed or escalated exceptions are regularized within reasonable timeframe.
  • Ensure that deliberate noncompliance with key policies, processes, procedures or other controls is escalated in appropriate format for disciplinary action.
  • Through routine reviews, identify process, policy and procedural gaps in the areas of overage and make appropriate recommendations to strengthen the system.
  • Carry out special reviews directed by Management within the stipulated timeline.
  • Provide regular and appropriate reports to Management on the control monitoring activities in the coverage area.
  • Conduct assigned ad hoc investigations into incidents, complaints, and procedural breaches and provide high quality report within the stipulated timeframe.
  • Comply with Quality Management System/Operational Health & System requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks and any other duties assigned by the Head of Internal Control or the Management.

Minimum Requirements

  • A First degree or equivalent in science or social science field.
  • Post qualification work experience in internal control or related function in relevant sectors of 2 years.
  • Progress in the professional certifications like ACA, ACCA, CIA, etc., will be a clear advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Internal Control
  • Information Systems Audit
  • Fraud Detection & Control
  • Risk Control
  • Investigation
  • Customer Centricity
  • Risk Management
  • People Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Learning
  • Change



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