Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting ICFR Officer at Dangote Cement Cameroon

Akwajobs   (Douala, Cameroon)

Posted : 6 July, 2023

Category : Accounting, Auditing and Finance   Location : Douala, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting ICFR Officer

Description

Job Summary

Ensuring compliance with the ICFR including certification by Directors and External Auditors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Custodian of the ICFR controls documentation for the location

Develop a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR

ICFR awareness activities including training local staff

Liaising with all departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with

Coordinating the testing of controls by Directors for the purpose of certification in the Financial reports

Maintain a dashboard for all ICFR controls that fail internal testing for Directors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation

Coordinating the testing of controls by external auditors for the purpose of certification in the Financial reports

Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for External Auditors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation

Come up with compensating controls for controls that fail testing and are not remediated by the end of the reporting period.

Support departments in performing key ICFR controls where there are staff shortages or knowledge gaps

Ensure that evidence for controls performed is properly filed/archived and readily available for testing by Directors and external auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.

At least 5 years experience in Internal Controls/Internal Audit/External Audit

Professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA.

Skills and Competencies

Good understanding of Financial Controls.

Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

High ethical standards and integrity.

Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.

Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time off

Training and Development

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