Internal Control & Audit Analyst

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Title	Internal Control & Audit Analyst
Job Grade	Analyst
Business Location	Lagos, Nigeria
Full/Part Time	Full Time
Reporting Line	Head, Internal Control & Audit
Language requirements	English
Required No. of Candidates for the Role	1

 

Job Purpose
Cordros Capital Limited needs an Internal Control and Audit Analyst who will work with the team of internal control officers and auditors. 
Such internal Control and Audit Analyst will be responsible for the review of the group's operational activities to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, carry out independent and objective risk-based audits of the group’s corporate governance, risk management, and control processes, and provide assurance, insight, advice based on the outcome of the audit to safeguard the assets and enhance the values of Cordros Capital Limited.

 

Responsibilities   

•    Carry out daily and regular review of the operational activities of the group.
•    Daily and regularly conduct control activities within the group, report exceptions and suggest recommendations.
•    Review and approval of clients’ onboarding, clients’ payments, funds redemptions etc.
•    Review and approval of changes in clients’ KYC.
•    Review and approval of some changes in data/information before they apply to the core business applications.
•    Conduct quarterly audit of the various units, departments and subsidiaries of the group, report exception and suggest recommendations/improvements.
•    Ensure that all regulatory reports are rendered as at when due.
•    Ensure error and fraud free processes within the group.
•    Regular review of the corporate governance, risk management and control process of the group.
•    Render quarterly audit report in line with regulatory compliance.
•    Render monthly report on exception and status of observations within the month.
•    Carry out daily trade reconciliation.
•    Carry out regular trades’ settlement reconciliation.
•    Review daily bank reconciliation statements for the existing mutual funds and all the subsidiaries.

Job Requirements

Education 

•  A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional Certification like ACA/ACCA.

Work Experience

• Two years Audit Experience in a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants, or
•  Minimum of 2 years work experience in operations in capital market.

Key Knowledge and Skills    

Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficiency knowledge in the following areas:

• Very good use of Microsoft Excel.
•  The use of Accounting Software.
• Stockbroking/Asset management core application (e.g. SYMPLUS, infoware etc.)

Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Analytical skills
• Good Communication (feedback) skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Investigative skills.

Behavioral Attributes

• High level of integrity and probity.
• High level of Accuracy
• Have independence of mind.
• Objective in his judgment.
• Courtesy, and Collaboration and teamwork.

 
Working Relationships    

Internal
All the units, departments, and subsidiaries of the Cordros Group.

External
Clients, External Auditors.

Work Cycle    

Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work
•    Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
•    Flexible working schedule is also available i.e. remote work

Physical Requirements        

                              None    Moderate    Extensive
Lifting Required       X           
Computer use                                            X