About the Role
ARM Hold Co. is looking for a dedicated Internal Control Officer to join our dynamic team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding company assets by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of transaction data across Operations, Asset Management, Trustees, and Shared Services units.
Key Responsibilities- Perform thorough reviews of equities trades, cash transactions, and fixed income investments to ensure proper booking and reconciliation.
- Monitor subscription and redemption channels for mutual funds and portfolios to guarantee optimal operational performance.
- Review bank reconciliations, client account data integrity, and payment channel partner compliance.
- Identify process automation opportunities and maintain an up-to-date issue log report for effective gap resolution.
- Document and circulate data-driven insights, control gaps, and emerging risk reports to management and board committees.
- Support IT and shared service units with business initiatives, system optimisations, and vendor engagements.
- Conduct special investigations as needed and assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related financial discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of direct professional experience in internal control within the financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial markets, and investment instruments.
- Relevant professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, or CISI are required.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise junior team members and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a leading financial institution.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment supporting hybrid or flexible arrangements where applicable.