Internal Control Manager at Integrated Corporate Services Limited

Integrated Corporate Services Limited - Our client is an iconic homegrown, an indigenous manufacturer and market leader in flour, pasta, macaroni, semolina and semovita markets in Nigeria with head office in Aba.

Our client is looking for a talented Internal Control Manager to lead a dynamic team into the next phase of success for the business.

We are recruiitng to fill the positon of:

Job Title: Internal Control Manager

Location: Abia

Job Description:
The Internal Audit Manager performs audits under the direction of Head Finance & Admin to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations interacts with managers and finance as they work to implement control improvements and corrective actions, participates in special investigations, and conducts testing of internal controls on an ongoing basis. S/he will be heavily involved in standard compliance and testing of internal controls. This position will support the finance team to align Internal Audit contributions with the strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and executing operational audits established for internal auditors to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.
• Capable of working with internal and external resources to execute the review of the company’s audit program
• Works with the management team to develop audit scope, objective, methodology and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Reviews internal controls, policies and procedures, investigating documents, records, accounts, operations, and transactions.
• Surveys and identifies the functions and activities of an area by discussing the operations with the appropriate manager and team in order to determine the key control points in the operating system and the scope of an audit to be performed. Determines the audit objectives, procedures and internal control review required to ensure that policies and procedures are operating as Management intends.
• Prepare and document working papers to document and support the audit objectives, scope, and methodology used in reaching conclusions on the functions being audited. Present audit reports of findings, recommendations and responses. Develop recommendations for changes to processes and systems that will minimize risk, improve performance and productivity and ensure that the organization complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations, analytical skills, and professional certifications to provide objective, independent assurance and professional advice to all levels of management.
• Drafts formal written reports, as requested, expressing opinions on the adequacy of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.
• Leads a team of auditors, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the legal, regulatory, fiduciary, and audit and financial reporting requirements relative to FMCG environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• University degree (BA, BS or MBA) in finance, accounting, or auditing
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, auditing or internal controls and project/business controlling of which 4 to 5 are internal control
• CISA and /or CIA qualification is an added advantage
• Willingness to relocate to south-east
• Previous experience in FMCG industry is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• High level of integrity.

Application Closing Date:
5th August 2014

Method of Application
To apply send resume to: [email protected] indicating position at the subject bar not later than 5th August