Internal Control Officer

Alimosho, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos
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Company:
Prestige Superstores
Company Description:
PRESTIGE is an evolving, multi-location grocery headquartered in Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria. We are the aqueduct to personal and basic household needs. We maintain a conducive shopping atmosphere, pleasant shopping experience, and we pay attention to customers’ needs and feedbacks. PRESTIGE was founded in July 2019; and has built a reputation as a world-class grocery that consistently leaves shoppers with a smile. Our operations spans across three (3) outlets in the populated areas of Lagos metropolis and one (1) outlet in Ogun State. At PRESTIGE, we see our shoppers as part of our family, and we place premium on satisfactory customer experience daily; this has earned us customer loyalty.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
2 years
Education Level:
Bachelor
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

Prestige Superstores is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Control Officer to join our team at our Alimosho (Iyana Ipaja) branch. This role is critical to ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and safeguarding the company’s assets through effective internal control processes.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across store operations.
Conduct regular audits of processes including inventory, cash handling, bakery, and point-of-sale systems.
Identify weaknesses or gaps in procedures and recommend improvements.
Work with HR/Risk & Control to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Investigate irregularities or suspected integrity issue and report findings to management.
Support in the implementation of risk management strategies.
Prepare accurate and timely internal control reports.

Requirements
Degree in B.Sc./HND
Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal control, or compliance (retail experience is an added advantage).
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal control systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Attention to detail, integrity, and strong analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.