Internal Control Manager at EcoNation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business process and controls subject matter expert (SME) providing guidance for proactively identifying and assessing controls
• Set up systems to manage, mitigate and monitor controls
• Conduct audit assessments including risk assessment & management and control management, operating procedures and compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations
• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls
• Recommend measures that improve the operational efficiency of the business
• Evaluate standard operating procedures within departments and identify potential threats, as well as possible unethical or illegal activities
• Evaluate existing accounting, financial, talent management and safety policies and procedures to ensure risk mitigation
• Review and assess the adequacy of programs designed to safeguard organization assets
• Prepare and issue reports detailing audit findings and recommendations for process improvements
• Facilitate continuous improvement efforts for standardizing, rationalizing, optimizing and automating controls
• Ensure external audit and regulatory compliance matters are promptly addressed
• Advise top management and the Board Audit Committee on audit, and internal control matters

Skills and Role Requirements

• 5 years work experience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office and experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP software
• Experience in financial audits, financial control, operational finance, financial reporting and business process optimization
• Good understanding of export and international trade modalities
• Relevant professional accounting and/or audit certification
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Nigeria.