Internal Control Officer

1 day ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria HR-Ex Consulting Full time

HR-EX Consulting is a consulting firm. We offer professional HR services to small business, functioning as an outsourced HR department. Our core principle is to provide professional HR services at affordable rates to business at the fraction of the cost of hiring a full time HR staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Control Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance & Compliance

Industry: Maritime / Offshore Services

Role Summary

  • The Internal Control Officer will be responsible for evaluating, strengthening, and monitoring the company's internal control framework to ensure operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance within the maritime sector.
  • The ideal candidate is a professional accountant with a strong audit background from a Big 4 firm and hands-on experience assessing risks and controls in complex, fast-paced operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and implement internal control policies, procedures, and SOPs tailored to maritime business operations (vessel operations, logistics, port activities, crewing, procurement, etc.).
  • Assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance of internal controls across departments.
  • Conduct periodic internal control testing and report control weaknesses with actionable remediation plans.
  • Ensure proper segregation of duties in operational and financial processes relating to vessel operations, fuel management, maintenance, chartering, and invoicing.
  • Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks specific to maritime operations, including offshore services and port-related activities.
  • Maintain a risk register and coordinate with department heads to implement mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor regulatory changes in maritime operations, safety, procurement, and financial reporting, ensuring company-wide adherence.
  • Perform internal audits and spot checks on key financial and operational processes, including voyage expenses, vendor management, inventory, and crew payroll.
  • Prepare detailed audit and internal control reports for management review.
  • Support external auditors by providing accurate documentation and explanations.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, minimize leakages, and ensure compliance within shipping, port operations, and marine logistics.
  • Support the automation and digitalization of internal processes such as documentation control, voyage management, procurement workflow, and fleet operations.
  • Conduct training sessions for staff on internal controls, compliance, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of audit experience, preferably with a Big 4 accounting firm.
  • Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) required.
  • Experience in the maritime, logistics, offshore, or oil & gas sector is a strong advantage.
  • Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX principles).
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and strong ethical standards.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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