Internal Control Associate
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Monitoring & Control Execution
- Conduct continuous monitoring of business operations to identify risks inefficiencies and policy breaches.
- Perform weekly reviews of unfulfilled or delayed orders refund exceptions and payment requests.
- Identify trends and escalate systemic issues impacting operational performance or compliance.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and operational procedures across all business units.
Transactional Verification & Financial Control:
- Validate daily financial transactions including banking timelines store cash counts and payment processes.
- Perform monthly sales-to-cash reconciliations and investigate unexplained variances.
- Review and verify vendor onboarding documentation to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Maintain accurate and well-documented control records and audit trails.
Inventory Control & Assurance
- Participate in quarterly stock count exercises and validate inventory accuracy.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies including shortages and overages.
- Review inventory aging reports to identify slow-moving or obsolete stock.
- Recommend control improvements to enhance inventory management processes.
Systems Governance & Compliance
- Review system user access including admin rights and segregation of duties (SOD).
- Ensure system changes and implementations reduce manual intervention and control risks.
- Monitor compliance with system control policies and data integrity standards.
- Support the development and enforcement of internal control frameworks.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with Finance Operations and other departments to resolve control issues.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve processes and mitigate risks.
- Prepare regular control reports and updates for the Head of Internal Audit & Control.
- Manage multiple control activities simultaneously while meeting reporting deadlines.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen processes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs).
- Support internal audit reviews and follow up on remediation actions.
- Stay updated on internal control best practices and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma HND or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
- 35 years of experience in Internal Control Audit or Finance Operations.
- Strong experience performing financial reconciliations process walkthroughs and control documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining structured working papers and RCMs.
- Familiarity with systems such as Shopify POS platforms or similar operational tools.
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle recurring tasks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Up-to-date knowledge of internal control practices financial controls and risk management principles.
Benefits
Why Join Us
At Ashcorp youll be part of a forward-thinking luxury group where customer experience data and storytelling drive growth.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits perks such as Health Insurance GLA Leave Allowance 13th Month
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- A collaborative and creative working environment
- The chance to help shape a growing skincare brand with global ambitions
Required Skills:
Qualifications & Experience Diploma HND or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. 35 years of experience in Internal Control Audit or Finance Operations. Strong experience performing financial reconciliations process walkthroughs and control documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining structured working papers and RCMs. Familiarity with systems such as Shopify POS platforms or similar operational tools. Strong analytical skills attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle recurring tasks. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Up-to-date knowledge of internal control practices financial controls and risk management principles.
