Internal Control Officer
Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
Date Posted | July 14, 2021 |
Category |
NGO
|
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | NGN |
Description
Job Summary
- Assist in maintaining financial controls with respect to assigned functional areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate accounting procedures including month-end procedures and timetables for the month-end and year-end closing for assigned functional area.
- Identify control issues such as undefined balances, un-posted entries, balance sheet imbalances, etc. and raising queries for resolution of these issues.
- Monitor the status of budget spending/ activity and review financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with DCP Nigeria’s finance and accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare month-end financial statements and analysis of expenditures for assigned functional area.
- Provide assistance in resolving queries and preparation of cost centre reports.
- Ensure that general ledger accounts are properly maintained, reconciled and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Financial Control & Reporting
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelorss Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
- Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
- Sound business acumen.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Career Development Opportunities