Internal Control Officer at an Educational Firm - Bere-Mont Nigeria Limited

Bere-Mont Nigeria Limited, an Educational firm, is recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-Time
Gender: Male (For gender balance)
Department: Finance & Operations

Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven Internal Control Officer to strengthen our governance, risk management, and internal control framework in our school.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, safeguarding organizational assets, promoting compliance with policies and regulations, and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Control & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Financial Controls & Oversight
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (ACA, ICAN,ACCA, CIA,CFA) and risk management certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Finance.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing internal control frameworks.
• Experience working in a large corporate organization, educational institution, financial institution, or similar complex environment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and mitigating business risks.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Must be between 27-40 years of age
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to: riversschools@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.