JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION

POSITION:                             Manager – Internal Control

REPORTS TO:                       Director – Finance and Administration

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:   Senior Accounting Officers – Internal Control

PURPOSE:                              To ensure that appropriate internal controls and processes are being adhered to throughout the business regarding current stock, fixed assets, and cash loans, to secure the assets of the business and reduce the risk of loss.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the Groups and Company’s systems, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts reviews of processes to determine what gaps exist in the internal control policies or in the way the company adheres to them.
• With Regional guidance, develops procedures to improve company’s control processes and co-ordinate roll out and implementation.
• Addresses questions from employees of the company regarding the Internal Controls policies or how to handle specific situations that arise.
• Organises and manages stock counts on a weekly and quarterly basis.
• Assists branches with monitoring their stock and the investigation of variances.
• Co-ordinates and manages cash counts, ensuring that the company policies are in place and are being adhere to.
• At least bi- annually, arranges a Fixed Asset count and with the Finance Department ensures reconciliation with the Asset register.
• Oversees the verification of Cash Loan applications and disbursement at all locations and reporting of anomalies identified for follow-up.
• Sample and review HP contracts monthly.
• Conducts Branch reviews on a need’s basis.
• Assist with the investigation of fraud when identified by the Branches or Loss Prevention.
• Any other tasks assigned that will assist in achieving the purpose stated above and/or the company mission.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Qualification / Education and Experience:

·       ACCA certification.   Auditing Certification will be an asset.

·       Minimum 3 years in Auditing in a managerial position.

• A thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures with the ability to document systems and procedures.
• Comprehensive report writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Tactful and discreet.