Internal Control Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Control Officer to strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to internal policies across the organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal processes, identifying risks, recommending control measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. This role requires strong investigative skills, integrity, excellent documentation abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews of operational and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal policies
• Identify weaknesses in internal controls and recommend corrective actions
• Perform routine audits of departments, branches, or business units
• Monitor compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
• Review and verify accuracy of financial and operational documents
• Investigate reported irregularities, variances, and policy breaches
• Develop and update internal control systems, SOPs, and documentation
• Prepare audit reports and maintain comprehensive records of internal control activities
• Follow up on implementation of corrective actions from audits
• Collaborate with management to improve risk management frameworks
• Support the finance and operations teams in ensuring full compliance across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in internal control, internal audit, compliance, or risk management
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CISA, or CIA are an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and audit procedures
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills