JC International provides World Class specialist Asset Integrity Assurance and Training services throughout the Asset life-cycle.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor and Compliance Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Roles & Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Control:
- Conduct regular audits of financial statements, processes, and controls to ensure the accuracy and compliance of internal records.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance.
- Develop and implement audit programs and audit plans based on identified risks.
Compliance Monitoring:
- Ensure the organization complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.
- Monitor and update company policies to reflect changes in regulations or corporate governance.
- Perform regular compliance reviews and risk assessments, reporting any deviations from company policy.
Cost Control & Efficiency:
- Review and monitor company expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation.
- Identify areas of financial inefficiencies and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Provide actionable insights to improve operational and financial performance.
- Sign off all expenses requests and invoices/receipts from vendors as evidence of authentication before submitting same to accounts/finance department for payment.
- Query the rationale for cash payment advance/mobilization fees to contractors, sub-contractors and vendors emanating from Procurement/Project/IT departments.
- Sign off such acceptable request for advance payments before it will be forwarded to accounts department for execution.
Policy Implementation:
- Ensure adherence to company policies across departments and business units.
- Support the development, review, and updating of internal policies and procedures.
- Provide training and awareness programs on internal controls and compliance requirements.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Prepare detailed audit and compliance reports, highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, compliance reviews, and follow-up actions.
- Report any violations or discrepancies directly to the Managing Director.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal frameworks.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure financial controls and compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Compliance Officer (CCO), or similar professional certification is a plus.
- Must be a qualified accountant
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or financial control.
- Must have passed through any of the big (4) audit firms.
- Strong knowledge of industry regulations, financial principles, and internal control processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: admin@jcinternationalng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.