Internal Control Officer at Stretch-It Concepts Limited

Stretch-It Concepts Limited - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to join their team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems that align with business objectives, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously review internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with best practices and ISO standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify weaknesses in processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform periodic internal control reviews across all departments, ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.
• Evaluate compliance with existing policies and procedures, identifying and recommending modifications as required.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the internal control system to ensure effectiveness, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with business and process owners to implement and monitor corrective actions from internal control audits.
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans to address and resolve identified control deficiencies.
• Develop, execute, and monitor Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR
• Evaluate business processes and workflows to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and fraud prevention.
• Collaborate with management and external auditors to ensure effective internal and external audit processes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on internal control procedures and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on internal control activities, risks identified, and recommendations to management.
• Ensure proper documentation and evidence of all internal control activities for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification(s) such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, ISO Lead Auditor (9001/27001), or other relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Internal Control Officer, Internal Auditor, or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal audit practices, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and implement internal controls within a structured environment.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and independence.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: jobs@stretchitconcepts.com using “Application – Internal Control Officer” as the subject of the mail.