Internal Control Manager at Econation Processing Nigeria Limited

EcoNation Processing Nigeria Limited is a leading recycled PET flake supplier. We are on a mission to tackle the world’s plastic pollution problem by driving ethical plastic collection, recycling, and reprocessing. We collect food grade plastic from a variety of sources, including beaches, landfills, and recycling centers. We then recycle and reprocess this plastic into high-quality food grade hot washed PET flakes. By recycling plastic, we are helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our landfills and oceans. We are also helping to conserve energy and natural resources.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business process and controls subject matter expert (SME) providing guidance for proactively identifying and assessing controls
• Set up systems to manage, mitigate and monitor controls
• Conduct audit assessments including risk assessment & management and control management, operating procedures and compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations
• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls
• Recommend measures that improve the operational efficiency of the business
• Evaluate standard operating procedures within departments and identify potential threats, as well as possible unethical or illegal activities
• Evaluate existing accounting, financial, talent management and safety policies and procedures to ensure risk mitigation
• Review and assess the adequacy of programs designed to safeguard organization assets
• Prepare and issue reports detailing audit findings and recommendations for process improvements
• Facilitate continuous improvement efforts for standardizing, rationalizing, optimizing and automating controls
• Ensure external audit and regulatory compliance matters are promptly addressed
• Advise top management and the Board Audit Committee on audit, and internal control matters

Skills and Role Requirements

• 5 years work experience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office and experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP software
• Experience in financial audits, financial control, operational finance, financial reporting and business process optimization
• Good understanding of export and international trade modalities
• Relevant professional accounting and/or audit certification
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2024.