Internal Control Officer at Omnibiz Africa

At Omnibiz, we’re fully dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping them navigate the modern market. Over 52,000 businesses across the FMCG industry have trusted us to provide them with the services and necessary tools to overcome contemporary challenges in the market place. Why? The answer is simple - they believe the same thing that we at Omnibiz believe: for the global economy to thrive, local businesses must be given the grounds to grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer  

Location: Ijora, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Internal Audit and Risk Manager

Role Summary

• The Internal Control Lead plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization by developing, implementing, and monitoring robust financial internal control frameworks and systems. 
• This position is responsible for safeguarding assets and promoting financial operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Control Systems

• Develop and implement financial control frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Ensure segregation of duties in financial processes
• Design and maintain effective authorizations and approval processes

Financial Risk Assessment

• Identify and assess financial risks across the organisation
• Recommend and implement measures to mitigate financial risks

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards and financial obligations

Audit Support

• Assist in internal and external financial audits
• Implement recommendations from audit findings

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for enhancing financial processes and controls
• Collaborate with finance team to implement improvements

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Perform regular testing of financial controls
• Analyse financial data to identify anomalies or potential issues

Training and Development

• Provide training and guidance on internal control best practices to relevant staff members
• Address specific training needs to fill compliance gaps

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• A master’s degree (e.g. MBA) can be an advantage.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in internal controls.
• Experience with audit software and tools is beneficial
• Understanding of business processes and operations.

Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor; or
• Institute of Chartered Accountants; or
• Any other relevant professional certification

Skills:

• Strong understanding of internal control principles, and frameworks such as CORA, COSO
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modelling tools;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.