PREMIUM HR SOLUTIONS LIMITED is seeking to hire an Internal Control Officer for a reputable Financial Services organization in Lagos, Nigeria.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting risk management and internal control processes across the organization to ensure compliance with operational policies, regulatory standards, and internal procedures. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in internal control, audit, or risk management within a structured corporate environment.
Interested candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, or Audit.
Salary range: #200,000 and #300,000
Interested candidates should send their CVs with the subject “Internal Control Officer” to careers@premiumhrsolution.com
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Lagos
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and monitoring of internal control policies, procedures, and standards.
- Review operational activities and identify control gaps or compliance issues.
- Conduct spot checks and monitor operational processes across departments.
- Review GL accounts, petty cash reconciliations, expense accounts, and inventory records.
- Monitor vendor management processes and ensure compliance with approved procedures.
- Assist in implementing audit recommendations and resolving control deficiencies.
- Maintain custody of operational and archive documents.
- Review fixed assets management processes and operational risk exposures.
- Support risk reporting, compliance monitoring, and control assessments.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit and other control functions to strengthen risk management practices.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of internal control and risk management reports.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA are an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, or Audit.
- Good understanding of the Nigerian regulatory and business environment.
- Knowledge of CAMA, ISA, SEC Rules, and other regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and reporting systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and attention to detail.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Core Competencies
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Audit & Control Assessment
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Reporting
- Process Improvement & Monitoring
- Time Management & Multitasking
Reporting Line
Reports to: Head, Risk & Internal Control
