Internal Control Manager at Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency)

FMR Agency is an end-to-end HR Company in Nigeria placing quality candidates to quality Companies alongside other services. This time, our client in the Hospitality Industry is looking for Personal Assistant to provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to manager’s working life and communication.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the retail fashion brand/boutiques maintain an effective and efficient internal control environment.
• The role involves identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on the company's financial and operational risks, and implementing appropriate internal controls and compliance procedures to mitigate these risks.
• The successful candidate will work closely with other departments within the company to identify and address areas of concern and ensure the company's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audit and control checks of departments and units
• Ensure regular inventory checks are conducted on all stock control records
• Review and vet financial transactions and payments of invoices on the company's accounting software
• Perform call over on payments made by Finance Department
• Develop and implement internal control policies, procedures, and guidelines by industry best practices, and line with the company's goals and objectives.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of internal control procedures, identify areas of improvement, and make recommendations for changes as necessary.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of the company's operations, financial processes, and systems, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide training and support to employees on internal control policies and procedures, ensuring awareness and compliance.
• Monitor compliance with internal control policies and procedures, identify and investigate any breaches, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with other departments to ensure that internal controls are integrated into daily operations and to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial and operational information.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure that all internal control requirements are met, and assist with the preparation of audit reports.
• Stay up to date with relevant industry and regulatory changes, and implement necessary changes to internal controls as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in internal control, audit, or finance.
• Experience in the retail industry, preferably in the fashion sector, is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal control standards, financial and operational risks, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other departments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with financial and accounting software.

Remuneration
N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2023.