About the Role
Standard Life Organization (S.L.O), a prominent NGO-Microfinance Institution dedicated to socio-economic empowerment and responsive financial services, is seeking a meticulous and driven Internal Control Officer to join our dynamic team in Lagos. In this role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding organizational assets, ensuring strict adherence to established policies, and driving operational excellence across our various branches.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
- Conduct routine operational checks, audits, and comprehensive reviews of daily transactions.
- Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, and potential irregularities promptly.
- Review financial records and supporting documentation to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely internal control reports for management review.
- Follow up on identified audit exceptions and track the implementation of corrective actions.
- Support internal investigations into operational discrepancies and fraud prevention initiatives.
- Collaborate with various departments to strengthen compliance and optimize internal processes.
- Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Candidate age must be between 22 and 35 years old.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial software.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- High level of professional integrity, confidentiality, and keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to relocate or travel to any assigned operational location as required.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for career stability.
- Continuous professional development and capacity-building opportunities.
- A collaborative, impactful, and mission-driven NGO work environment.