Junior Internal Control Officer

About the role

A leading manufacturer of skin care, oral care, squash and hair care products in East Africa, which upholds strong governance standards, is looking for a Junior Internal Control Officer. The role monitors and evaluates internal control procedures, ensures compliance with company policies and supports risk mitigation across departments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing departmental processes for compliance with internal control policies
• Support documentation of control activities and audit findings
• Help identify control gaps and suggest improvements
• Participate in physical stock counts and asset verification exercises
• Maintain records of control tests and follow-up actions
• Assist in preparing reports for management and audit teams
• Support training sessions on internal control awareness
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations teams to ensure data accuracy

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in internal audit, finance or compliance (internship experience counts)
• Basic understanding of internal control principles and risk management

Required skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP or Tally is an added advantage