INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER AT IKEJA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | INTERNAL CONTROL OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-integrity Internal Control Officer to serve as a critical guardian of our operational standards. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, enforcement, and optimization of the company’s internal control framework within your assigned coverage area.

This is a position for a detail-oriented professional who can look beyond the surface of a transaction to identify systemic gaps. You will not only flag exceptions but also act as a strategic advisor to Management by recommending process enhancements that strengthen our defense against fraud, waste, and procedural breaches. If you possess a rigorous analytical mindset and the professional courage to enforce compliance, this is your opportunity to drive organizational excellence.

Requirements:

1. Framework Implementation & Compliance Monitoring

• Standard Enforcement: Implement the requirements of the Internal Control Charter and Manual, ensuring 100% alignment with established organizational protocols.

• Routine Verification: Conduct systematic reviews to confirm that all policies, processes, and procedures are being strictly followed across your coverage area.

• Exception Management: Document and provide regular exception reports, following up relentlessly to ensure that observed lapses are regularized within a reasonable timeframe.

2. System Optimization & Gap Analysis

• Process Strengthening: Identify policy and procedural gaps through routine reviews and propose data-driven recommendations to reinforce the control environment.

• Manual Evolution: Contribute to the continuous update and development of the Internal Control Manual and standard operating procedures to keep pace with business growth.

• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Operational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Investigation & Executive Reporting

• Specialized Reviews: Lead management-directed special reviews and ad-hoc investigations into incidents, complaints, or procedural breaches with high-quality reporting.

• Escalation Protocol: Ensure that deliberate non-compliance is formatted and escalated appropriately for disciplinary action to maintain a culture of accountability.

• Strategic Reporting: Provide clear, concise, and regular reports to the Head of Internal Control and Senior Management regarding the health of the control environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: A First Degree (or equivalent) in a Science or Social Science field.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Control, Audit, or a related risk function.

• Certifications: Active progress toward ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA is a distinct advantage.

Core Competencies

• Risk Mastery: Strong understanding of Risk Control, Information Systems Audit, and Fraud Detection techniques.

• Investigation Skills: Proven ability to conduct objective investigations and produce high-quality evidence-based reports.

• Behavioral Excellence: Strong interpersonal skills with a "Customer Centric" approach to internal stakeholders, combined with the ability to lead change and foster organizational learning.

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to translate complex transactional data into actionable process improvements.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified? Go to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company on forms.gle to apply