About the Role
Dangote Industries Limited, a subsidiary of Africa's leading business conglomerate, is seeking a diligent and analytical Internal Control Officer to join its team in Numan. This role is critical to safeguarding the organization's assets, ensuring operational efficiency, and reinforcing a robust control environment across the business. The successful candidate will play a key part in evaluating internal control systems, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement in governance and compliance practices.
As an Internal Control Officer, you will be responsible for assessing the design and implementation of internal controls, conducting detailed reviews, and providing actionable recommendations to management. You will work closely with various departments to identify control gaps, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and integrity throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including segregation of duties, access controls, and authorization processes.
- Perform reviews and testing procedures to assess the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational information.
- Document review findings, observations, and recommendations in audit reports, and communicate results to management and user departments.
- Collaborate with departmental managers and process owners to address control deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and track remediation efforts and action plans to address audit findings and control weaknesses.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on internal control principles, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or irregularities, and recommend appropriate actions and preventive measures.
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./HND) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Banking & Finance.
- ACA certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience in internal control, audit, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and financial reporting processes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong people management, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
- Sound project management skills with a keen eye for detail.
- High level of integrity, discretion, empathy, and openness.
- Competitive salary and compensation package.
- Opportunity to work with one of Africa's largest and most diversified business conglomerates.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and industrial operations.
- Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.