Internal Control Officer at ShepherdHill Security Limited

ShepherdHill Security is an outstanding Security Company with a vision of positioning itself as the first and last name in security industry, by building a reputation that substantially outstrips its rivals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Internal Control & Risk

Job Summary

• The Officer will primarily support the department internal control functions of testing and ensuring compliance within the Company's control environment and carry out review and testing of systems control in place to establish adequacy of systems control.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Where control deficiencies exist, develop risk mitigation and remediation plans and communicate the remediation plan with the supervisor.
• Liaise with supervisor to ensure the timely implementation of remedial actions to address identified exceptions.
• Collate weekly reports on results of reviews conducted and present at weekly department sessions for input of both supervisor and HOD.
• Provide a monthly report on the gaps/exception and corrective measures to implement for the following month in line with the Company’s Internal Control Environment and recommendations for improvement from the Risk Manager;
• Along with the Internal Audit Unit, participate in Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Workshops and provide objective assessment of key controls.
• Escalate instances of persistent control lapses to supervisor and HOD.
• Review of all non-cash payables, including suppliers, payroll, taxation, and other payables.
• Verify all items supplied before they are taken into storage for subsequent use.
• Verify all PPE issues and Check compliance to HSE rules for Workers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or recognised equivalent.
• ACA/ ACCA.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting.

Skills/ Knowledge Required:
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Internal Control System
• Good financial accounting background and familiarity
• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications
• Planning & organizing
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced reporting skills

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2022