INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST AT MACTAY CONSULTING | INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Mactay Consulting is the leading management consulting firm in Nigeria, providing HR Consulting, Learning & Development Solutions, Outsourcing and Contact Centre Solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a systematic and detail-oriented Internal Control Analyst to safeguard our business operations through the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust internal controls. In this role, you will be the primary guardian of process integrity, ensuring that every department—from procurement to sales—adheres to established policies and regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven professional who excels at identifying operational gaps, conducting root cause analyses, and ensuring the timely resolution of audit findings to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements:

Audit Remediation & Tracking

• Centralized Monitoring: Maintain a comprehensive tracker for all internal and external audit findings.

• Action Plan Follow-up: Liaise with process owners to ensure the timely implementation of agreed action plans and validate evidence submitted for remediation before final closure.

• Risk Escalation: Identify and escalate overdue or high-risk issues to the Finance Manager to prevent operational exposure.

Control Testing & Risk Assessment

• Operational Testing: Perform periodic testing of internal controls across core processes, including Finance, Procurement, Inventory, and Sales.

• Deficiency Documentation: Document control failures and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.

• Framework Compliance: Assist in monitoring compliance with international frameworks such as COSO, SOX, or ICOFR, supporting continuous monitoring through data-driven tools.

• Risk Registers: Conduct risk assessments to identify control gaps and support the development and maintenance of departmental risk registers.

Compliance & Policy Oversight

• Adherence Monitoring: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements across all departments.

• Exception Tracking: Monitor and track policy exceptions, ensuring that proper approvals are obtained and documented.

• Change Control: Enforce change control procedures and ensure that updates to business processes are properly captured and approved.

Operational Analysis & Reporting

• Dashboard Management: Prepare detailed dashboards and reports on audit status, control testing results, and overall compliance levels.

• Revenue Assurance: Monitor key operational controls to identify areas of revenue leakage, waste, or inventory discrepancies.

• Actionable Insights: Analyze trends to highlight recurring control issues and provide data-backed insights to support management decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • Proven experience in Internal Control, Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance.

  • Added Advantage: Direct experience in an FMCG or Manufacturing environment.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in data analysis and financial reporting tools.

  • Familiarity with internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX).

  • Excellent documentation skills for SOPs and process mapping.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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