About the Role
Pathway Advisors Limited is a boutique investment banking firm dedicated to integrating superior values of trust and honesty while providing exceptional investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Our vision is to be the most respected investment banking firm in Nigeria, driven by world-class skills and management capability. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Internal Control Officer to join our professional team in Lagos and help safeguard our assets and operational integrity.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure operational efficiency.
- Conduct regular and surprise audits of financial transactions, operational processes, and administrative procedures across all departments.
- Identify operational and financial risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies and recommendations for management.
- Ensure strict compliance with Nigerian financial regulations, industry standards, and internal corporate policies.
- Review financial statements, ledgers, and reconciliation reports to detect and prevent fraud, errors, or discrepancies.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during periodic examinations and compliance reviews.
- Prepare comprehensive audit and internal control reports for the executive management and the board audit committee.
- Provide guidance and training to junior staff regarding internal control procedures and ethical standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is mandatory.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in internal audit, internal control, or risk management, preferably within the financial services or investment banking sector.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, GAAP, and IFRS standards.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- High level of integrity, professional ethics, and confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Competitive salary commensurate with industry standards.
- Health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Pension scheme and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a prestigious investment firm.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and ethical work environment.