Internal Control Executive

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Job Title: Internal Control Executive
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

* To plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of risk-based annual audit plan and business standard operating procedures/policies.
* Evaluate compliance with existing policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed.
* Conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of the internal control system to ensure the integrity of the system, improve it, and propose value-added recommendations.
* Collaborate with business and process owners to implement and monitor remedial actions that result from internal control audits, and drive the effective implementation of corrective actions.
* Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve identified control deficiencies.
* Develop, execute, and monitor adequate Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in line with best accounting practices and identifying appropriate risk and mitigation strategies.
* Conduct a continuous review of all reconciliations, payments, and other regular activities and helps in maintaining the proper documentation for further compliance reviews.
* Conduct the highest quality review of internal controls and supporting the risk management process and provide management with the relevant Internal Control methodological support.
* Conducting routine Audits to identify areas of non-compliance in line with the IMS standards.
* Monitor and ensure all system user accounts/privileges are approved with proper system access parameters in line with their respective level of information access for their job functions.
* Work with stakeholders to ensure that controls are fully embedded in the design of processes and systems.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related fields.
* 3-5 Years of relevant experience.
* ICAN / ACCA is required.
* Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and ethical conduct.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.