Internal Control Manager

Responsibilities:

• Own the development, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order
• Adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations.
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency
• Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the d.light group
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, and escalation to business partners, senior leadership, and the audit committee
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls, and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment, and review procedures
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology to business regularly to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

• B.Sc /HND in Business Administration/Economics/Accounting/Finance. Professional Certification i.e. ACA, ACCA is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of operational experience in Accounting/Finance/Audit/Control.
• Demonstrated leadership in working within cross-functional and matrixed organizations.
• Prior experience in Finance & Control and the functional knowledge of key business processes such as Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, etc.
• Experience within ERP environments to leverage the knowledge of integrated systems and the development and maintenance of an internal control framework.
• Excellent project management and delivery skills.
• Highly developed leadership and influencing skills as core competencies essential for success within the role.

Location: Abuja

Remuneration: NGN 450,000 Net