Internal Control Officer

The Internal Control Officer reviews all internal processes systems and policies and also makes recommendations to management to ensure observed risk to the business is minimized with a view to delivering improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute risk-based internal control reviews and audits across the Group.
• Review business processes policies and procedures to identify control gaps risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate compliance with established policies procedures ISO/IMS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective and remedial actions arising from control reviews.
• Support the development and review of SOPs policies and internal control frameworks.
• Review Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) including reconciliations payments and related documentation.
• Review information security controls system access privileges and user account approvals.
• Review asset management inventory controls backup restoration and testing processes.
• Work closely with process owners and stakeholders to embed effective controls into business processes and systems.
• Prepare clear reports and recommendations for management and track identified control deficiencies to resolution.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
• 35 years of relevant experience in internal control internal audit risk compliance or a related function.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of integrity.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in reviewing processes identifying control gaps and developing practical recommendations.