Internal Control Officer at Linkup Human Capital
Linkup Human Capital Limited is an indigenous, leading management consulting firm in Nigeria, a workforce solutions provider that renders professional services and solutions in areas that span multiple industries and has been immensely successful in creating a global network of highly adept intelligent workforce that can help a company achieve its mission/critical projects and goals. We focus on delivering value to organizations, which in turn increases the bottom line of their business.Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations.
Monitor adherence to delegated authority and approval limits.
Review payment requests, payroll transactions, reimbursements, and journal entries for compliance with company policies.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial records and supporting documentation.
Perform reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of identified discrepancies.
Monitor revenue collection and expenditure controls.
Validate payroll inputs including attendance, timesheets, allowances, deductions, and statutory remittances.
Conduct periodic payroll audits to identify duplicate payments, ghost workers, or unauthorized adjustments.
Monitor client billing accuracy and payroll cost allocations.
Maintain the organization's risk register and monitor mitigation plans.
Recommend practical risk control measures.
Participate in enterprise risk assessment exercises.
Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
Support automation initiatives aimed at strengthening internal controls.
Prepare monthly Internal Control Report.
Present key risk indicators and control deficiencies to the Head of Accounts.
Maintain audit documentation and evidence files.
Ensure proper asset tagging and documentation.
Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, labor laws, and financial reporting standards.
Support external auditors during statutory audits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline with 4 – 5 years' experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Financial Control.
Minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2).
ICAN in view or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Experience in consulting, professional services, outsourcing, payroll administration, or multi-location operations is highly preferred.
Experience reviewing high-volume payroll transactions is an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience supporting audit exercises and implementing internal controls.
Resident on the island or around its environs is preferred.
Key Competencies:
Knowledgeable in Internal Control Frameworks
Financial Reporting
Proficient in the use of MS office tools, Outlook and ERP systems (Sage)
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar)
Proficient in Payroll Software is an added advantage.
Handson on with Bank Reconciliation and Payroll Controls
Budget Monitoring
Accounts Payable & Receivable Controls
Fraud Detection and Financial Analysis
Tax Compliance and monitoring
Internal Audit Methodologies.
Ability to Work Independently.
High Integrity and Ethical Standards
Ability to pay attention to details and confidential
Must be result oriented and a team player.