Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: Accounting 
Experience: 3 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of manufacturing service research and development and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe ethical and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.


JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Maintain the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) internal controls documentation repository currently in SharePoint assist IT in administering access to the SOX Compliance site 

Work with process and control owners to develop detailed documentation of SOX controls and processes utilizing Visio (flowcharts) MS Word (narratives) or similar solutions administer versioning produce control change reports. Secure approval of all SOX documents from respective process and control owners and applicable officers 

Promote an understanding of SOX controls environment including conformance to COSO principles through informal interactions periodic meetings and/or training with internal stakeholders 

Maintain and report on the testing status and other project milestones to ensure timely completion of compliance requirements 

Provide assistance to Internal Controls Sr. Manager with drafting evaluations of SOX testing exceptions and deficiencies identified on Internal Audit and by the external auditors using a framework following AS5. 

Respond to SOX related inquiries from owners testers auditors and management in a timely manner 

Assist Internal Audit as needed on projects including but not limited to vendor compliance reviews audits of field operations as well as corporate functions involving disbursements fraud prevention/detection and safeguarding of assets 

Other duties as assigned 


MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting 

3+ years of experience working for a corporation or public accounting firm with audit and/or oil and gas sector experience preferred. 
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing requirements and tight timelines 

Highly proficient in Excel 

Interpersonal skills to support effective interaction with all levels of the organization