Head of Internal Control - Nigeria Job at an Insurance Company

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Job Title: Head of Internal Control

Reference: 220  

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employer: Insurance Company

Recruiter: Global Profilers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Providing independent validation of the business units' compliance with risk policies and procedures and the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management framework on an enterprise-wide basis

•   Developing the annual internal audit plan, using data analysis and obtain input from key management and ensuring proper communication and delivery of audit results to the Audit Committee.

•   Direct and conduct the internal audit of underwriting policies

•   Appropriately structuring and completing investigation for which internal audit is the most appropriate investigative function.

•   Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the Company's business, including its policy management and claims processing systems, current and emerging risks, and regulatory and competitive environment.

•   Evaluate the design and effectiveness of operational, financial and information technology controls that support the operational, financial reporting, and compliance, and the safeguarding of assets objectives of the Company.

•   Liaising with the company's statutory auditors to ensure that controls are being compiled with.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•   A minimum of a second-class upper bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Economics from a reputable institution.

•   Professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA and ISACA or CIA

•   7-10 years progressive external and/or internal audit experience with at least 3 years managerial capacity preferably in an insurance firm

•   Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

•   Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

•   Strong working knowledge of in Microsoft Office.

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