Internal Control Officer at Sage-Grey Finance Limited

Nigerian-incorporated Sage Grey Finance Limited, often known as “Sage Grey Finance” or “the Company,” is a registered financial company. We are part of the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) and are licensed and governed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). We belong to the Nigerian Finance Houses Association (FHAN). As permitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, we provide fund management, advisory, and lending services (including project, asset, corporate, and consumer loans, among others).

We are hiring to cover the following position:

Title of Position: Internal Control Officer

Where:  Victoria Island, Lagos
Work Type: Full-time

 

Description of the Job

• Ensuring that the organization’s internal control systems are efficient, effective, and in compliance with relevant laws, rules, and policies is the responsibility of the internal control officer.
• To protect the organization’s resources and integrity, this position entails risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and process improvement for internal controls.

 

Duties

for Implementing the Internal Control System:

• Create, evaluate, and put into practice internal control policies and processes.
• Make that internal controls comply with legal standards and industry best practices.
• Aid in the creation and application of frameworks for risk management.

 

Audits and Investigations Assistance:

• Creation of an audit program and plan for the business and its affiliated organizations
• Assist and coordinate internal and external auditing procedures.
• Examine instances of non-compliance, fraud, and poor management.
• Make enhancement recommendations based on audit results.

 

 

Capacity Developing and Training:

• Organize training seminars on the policies and procedures of internal control.
• Encourage knowledge and comprehension of the standards for compliance.
• Give employees advice on internal control best practices.

Risk Evaluation and Reduction:

• To find vulnerabilities and weaknesses, do risk assessments on a regular basis.
• Create plans to reduce the hazards that have been identified.
• Make sure remedial measures are carried out and closely observed.

Regulatory Adherence and Compliance:

• Keep an eye on adherence to both external and internal regulations.
• Make certain that every company procedure complies with applicable operational and financial controls.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and inform management of any changes.

 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Two to three years of experience in the financial services industry in risk management, auditing, or internal control.

Application Process:

Candidates who are interested and eligible should send their resumes to  careers@sage-grey.com with the job title in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2025.