Internal Control Officer  Lagos 

Link Up Human Capital stands at the forefront of management consulting in Nigeria, delivering exceptional human resource services across Africa. We provide top-tier HR solutions across diverse industries and have built a global network of highly skilled professionals equipped to drive mission-critical projects and achieve strategic goals. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos 

Employment Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations. Monitor adherence to delegated authority and approval limits. Review payment requests, payroll transactions, reimbursements, and journal entries for compliance with company policies. Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial records and supporting documentation. Perform reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of identified discrepancies. Monitor revenue collection and expenditure controls. Validate payroll inputs including attendance, timesheets, allowances, deductions, and statutory remittances. Conduct periodic payroll audits to identify duplicate payments, ghost workers, or unauthorized adjustments. Monitor client billing accuracy and payroll cost allocations. Maintain the organization's risk register and monitor mitigation plans. Recommend practical risk control measures. Participate in enterprise risk assessment exercises. Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations. Support automation initiatives aimed at strengthening internal controls. Prepare monthly Internal Control Report. Present key risk indicators and control deficiencies to the Head of Accounts. Maintain audit documentation and evidence files. Ensure proper asset tagging and documentation. Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, labor laws, and financial reporting standards. Support external auditors during statutory audits.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline with 4 –  5 years' experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Financial Control. Minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2). ICAN in view or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Experience in consulting, professional services, outsourcing, payroll administration, or multi-location operations is highly preferred. Experience reviewing high-volume payroll transactions is an added advantage. Demonstrated experience supporting audit exercises and implementing internal controls. Resident on the island or around its environs is preferred.

Knowledgeable in Internal Control Frameworks Financial Reporting Proficient in the use of MS office tools, Outlook and ERP systems (Sage) ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar) Proficient in Payroll Software is an added advantage. Handson on with Bank Reconciliation and Payroll Controls Budget Monitoring Accounts Payable & Receivable Controls Fraud Detection and Financial Analysis Tax Compliance and monitoring Internal Audit Methodologies. Ability to Work Independently. High Integrity and Ethical Standards Ability to pay attention to details and confidential Must be result oriented and a team player.

12th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.