Internal Control Officer

Responsibilities:

• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to established internal control policies and procedures.  
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Review daily operational activities.
• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assesses compliance.
• Conducts risk management assessments of all departments.
• Evaluates existing controls and recommend improvements where deficiencies are identified.
• Conducts investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention.
• Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy, and reliability of accounting, data, and reports.
• Verify and maintain internal control checks and records including assets tags to ensure the safeguard of company assets.
• Supports process improvements in alignment with the internal control framework. 
• Stays abreast of changes/updates in regulatory guidelines and implements compliance.
• Prepares monthly regulatory renditions and returns.
• Evaluates the business recovery procedures for operational disruptions.
• Review journal entries, disbursements, and reconciliation.
• Any other responsibility assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• HND / B.Sc. in Accounting, Banking, and Finance or any related field.
• Evidence of completion/exemption of /from NYSC.
• A minimum of 2 years of internal control experience in a financial institution,
• The candidate must be based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Strong strategy and implementation skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure.