Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University Ojo. He has more than a decade work experiences that span across some leading law firms as Practice Development Manager.
At Fine and Country International (West Africa) he was the Head of Operations and Strategy. For the years spent at Fine and Country, he developed; Sales, Marketing, HR Structures and Policies, Business model and Operational Processes. Mr. Iyemifokhae has attended series of local (Lagos Business School) and International trainings. He is a talented Strategist with multitasking abilities.Job Summary
An Internal Control and Compliance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organization adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains strong internal controls.
Responsibilities
General:
Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Identify areas of improvement and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.
Collaborate with different departments to enhance risk management strategies.
Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.
Client’s Specifics:
Conduct pre and post audit and review on Kenna counsel requisitions and ensure that all advance payments are retired on time.
Review fixed assets register and conduct fixed asset verification as well as Inventory/stock count on monthly basis.
Support and ensure proper project implementation of the ERP software and other projects. Support the Finance Unit in daily operational functions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as ICAN, CISA, or CFE may be preferred.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and risk management principles.
Experience in internal auditing, compliance, or financial control.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments.
Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills.
Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
Mastery of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
