Internal Control Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Mode: Onsite

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to internal policies across the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal processes, identifying risks, recommending control measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• This role requires strong investigative skills, integrity, excellent documentation abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews of operational and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal policies.
• Identify weaknesses in internal controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform routine audits of departments, branches, or business units.
• Monitor compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Review and verify accuracy of financial and operational documents.
• Investigate reported irregularities, variances, and policy breaches.
• Develop and update internal control systems, SOPs, and documentation.
• Prepare audit reports and maintain comprehensive records of internal control activities.
• Follow up on implementation of corrective actions from audits.
• Collaborate with management to improve risk management frameworks.
• Support the finance and operations teams in ensuring full compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in internal control, internal audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CISA, or CIA are an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and audit procedures.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with accounting or ERP software is a plus.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2025.