System Control Officer at AIICO Insurance Plc

AIICO Insurance Plc is an insurance, pensions management, and asset management Group in Nigeria, with market-leading positions in life assurance, annuity, general insurance, special risks, pension management, health insurance, and asset management. Established in 1963, AIICO Insurance Plc has a strong retail distribution network and is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: System Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To advise IT and business stakeholders on IT and System control best practices of the operations and processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support all Internal Control assessment, operation Risk and execution of activities.
• Ability to write SQL or ACL script for new request or amend existence Scripts to suit the new requirement of assigned tasks.
• Gather and analyze data for key deliverables relating to effective execution of Internal Control Activities.
• Conduct vulnerability and penetration assessment.
• Conduct risk assessment from cord insurance operations.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the activity under IT risks and controls.
• Assist in the recognition of key risk areas, incidents, control issues and assess their impact and recommend actions to enhance control.
• Assess IT risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses. Develop Control Check List and work program.
• Monitor the developed control check list for compliance and execute the work outlined in the work program.
• Conduct various IT review in line with IT annual plan and other assigned tasks.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.
• Prepares formal report, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which control activities are carried out.
• Document the work performed and conclusions, and appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.
• To assist the System Control manager in providing reasonable assurance on the IT control operations of the company.

Education and Experience

• First degree in computer science, Accounting /finance or any related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACA, CISA) would be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in IT control or IT Auditing, Data analytics related role in a Financial Institution or External Audit and proficiency in SQL or ACL.

Core Competencies:

• Communication & Presentation Skills.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making.
• Analytical & Strategic, and Critical Thinking.
• Pay attention to details and very smart.
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
• Initiative & Proactiveness
• Time & Self-Management.
• Team Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills.

Functional Competencies:

• Proficiency in Audit Command Language (ACL) / Structure Query Language (SQL)
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Power Point skills.
• Strong Data Analytical Skills.
• Meticulous and results-oriented, with the ability to strive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Monthly exceptions and activities report.
• Provide a reasonable assurance on IT System security and functionalities.
• Report of IT applications review.
• Prompt detection of wrong or abnormal posting into System.

Application Closing Date
5th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online