Job Summary
The Internal Control Analyst is responsible for designing, Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls across business operations.
The role focuses on control testing, audit follow-ups, compliance monitoring, and data-driven insights to ensure timely resolution of audit findings, adherence to policies, and continuous improvement of business processes across the organization.
Responsibilities
Maintain a centralized tracker for internal and external audit findings
Follow up with process owners to ensure timely implementation of agreed action plans
Validate evidence submitted for audit remediation before closure
Escalate overdue or high-risk issues to the Finance Manager
Perform periodic testing of internal controls across key business processes (finance, procurement, inventory, sales, etc.)
Document control deficiencies and support root cause analysis
Assist in monitoring compliance with internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, ICOFR)
Support continuous control monitoring activities using available tools and data
Monitor adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Support periodic compliance reviews across departments
Assist in communicating policy updates and ensuring documentation is current and accessible
Track policy exceptions and ensure proper approvals are obtained
Assist in conducting risk assessments of key processes to identify potential control gaps
Collect and analyze data required for risk identification and reporting
Support the development and maintenance of risk registers
Track changes in business processes and ensure proper documentation and approvals
Support enforcement of change control procedures
Ensure updates to SOPs and process documentation are properly captured
Prepare dashboards and reports on:
Audit findings status
Control testing results
Compliance levels
Analyze trends and highlight recurring control issues
Provide actionable insights to support decision-making
Support monitoring of key operational controls including:
Inventory management and reconciliation
Revenue assurance and pricing controls
Procurement and vendor compliance
Assist in identifying areas of revenue leakage, waste, or inefficiencies.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field
Proven experience in Internal Control, Risk management, Audit or compliance
Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment is an added advantage.