Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting ICFR Officer – Douala
Dangote Cement Cameroon
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
·Apply ASAP
·Unspecified
·Accounting - Management
·Accountant
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
» Years of work experience: Between 5 years and 8 years
» Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
