Internal Control Officer at Afriglobal Medicare Limited

Afriglobal Medicare Limited is a state-of-the-art diagnostic center with special attention to patient care. We are amongst the top three integrated chain of diagnostic centers in Nigeria where patient care comes first. Our core services include Radiology, Pathology, and Cardiology testing. We also offer affordable wellness packages for every member of the society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Structure: On-site

Job Summary

The Internal Control Officer will review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and internal controls; and timeliness of documentation generation.

Job Responsibilities

Identify the risks that a business faces and develop preventive strategies.
Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from time to time.
Provide training on policy and controls.
Review Vendor creation, Customer Creation (Agreements), Credit setting for customers.
Oversee OPEX operations company-wide
Review Capex project briefs and compliance with procedures.
Credit control (Receivables, staff float outstanding).
Field force expenses management and control.
Check consumption levels vis-a-vis bill of materials to detect and eliminate any shortages, stock outs and pilferages.
Check the asset disposal bidding process.
Review the Fixed assets register from time to time, ensuring physical asset count exercise.
Supervise the physical Stock Take for all locations (Reagent, Consumables, Equipment, Spares, etc.).
Review payroll data including salary elements and benefits computation such as overtime, Leave allowance, incentives etc.
Evaluate Tally and Microsoft Dynamic audit trail.
Tax and Regulatory Affairs – Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.
Regular visits to centres, to perform tasks stated above.
Serve as expert advisors to Management and ensure changes are implemented and control measures properly set up, including:
- Internal audit compliance audits
- Internal control check proceeds
- Process flow to ensure segregation of duties.
Regular visits to centres, to perform tasks stated above.

Person Specification

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification
Minimum of five years relevant experience
In-depth knowledge of GAAP internal Control procedure
Demonstrable understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Sarbox and audit trained.
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
Familiarity with accounting software programs, such as Tally and Microsoft dynamics
Proven work experience within the FMCG, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing industry
Proven time management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines
Respect for confidentiality of information laws and local ethics
Expertise in activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products
Strong knowledge of internal finance policies and procedures and applicable financial specifications
Good understanding of international and local tax and regulatory framework
Good appreciation and working knowledge of office productivity tools.
Very good understanding of financial ethics
Willing to travel all over Nigeria.
Ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities
Strong problem analysis/solving skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong presentation skills.