Internal Control/Audit Officer

Job Summary

The Internal Control/ Audit Officer would help review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls, and documentation timeliness.

Job Details

 

Develop and implement internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Conduct risk assessments and internal control reviews to identify areas of potential risk, fraud, or non-compliance.
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including segregation of duties, access controls, and authorization processes.
Perform internal audits, reviews, and testing procedures to assess the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational information.
Identify the risks that a business faces and develop preventive strategies.
Document audit findings, observations, and recommendations in audit reports, and communicate results to management and stakeholders.
Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders during audits and inspections.
Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities, and recommend appropriate actions and preventive measures.
Conduct daily reviews of transactions and ensure compliance with internal controls. 
Monitor and track compliance with Service Level Agreements.
Prepare reports required for management decisions including the KYC report, Credit report, Fraud & Forgeries reports, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) report.
Reviewing the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.

Requirements

A degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. 
SEC Sponsored is desirable.
A professional qualification in accounting such as ACA/ICAN is mandatory.
Minimum of 4 years experience as an Internal Auditor.
Deep understanding of investment regulations and compliance standards
Knowledge of auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks and evaluate control effectiveness.
Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in reporting to the Board of Directors & Share Holders within the Capital Market.

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