Internal Control Officer at Electronic Payplus Limited

• Company: Electronic Payplus Limited
• Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
• Job type: Full-time
• Deadline: 16 November 2026

About the role

Electronic Payplus Limited is a leading Nigerian smart-card and electronic payment solutions provider with over two decades of industry excellence. Incorporated in 2004 and operational since 2005, the company has evolved from POS deployment into Nigeria’s foremost secure card manufacturer and payment solution specialist. It operates the country’s only purpose-built smart card personalization bureau, with industry-scale capacity and world-class quality standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position of Internal Control Officer on a full-time basis in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of internal control procedures across all departments.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure employees comply with approved Company policies, procedures and operational guidelines.
• Monitor adherence to established approval limits and authorisation procedures.
• Escalate significant control breaches and recurring non-compliance to the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer.
• Maintain records of identified control exceptions and monitor their resolution.
• Ensure that appropriate segregation of duties is maintained across operational and financial processes.
• Identify control gaps, irregularities and weaknesses in departmental processes.
• Review departmental activities to identify potential risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Identify and report unauthorised transactions or potential financial leakages.
• Review bank reconciliation reports and other financial schedules as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with expenditure approval limits and budgetary controls.
• Monitor daily transaction postings and supporting documentation on the Company’s accounting systems.
• Review transaction records to identify duplicate payments, unusual entries and possible financial irregularities.
• Review financial transactions to ensure they are properly authorised, documented and supported by relevant evidence.
• Verify payment requests, invoices, receipts and other financial documents against approved procedures.
• Ensure that financial processes comply with established internal control requirements.
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of transactions recorded on the Company’s SAGE 200 ERP platform.
• Verify that transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Report ERP-related control weaknesses to the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer.
• Monitor compliance with approved system access and authorisation procedures.
• Conduct routine reviews of transaction postings to identify errors, omissions and unusual activities.
• Monitor compliance with daily transaction posting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Finance and IT departments to improve system controls and data integrity.
• Identify unauthorised modifications or inconsistencies in financial and operational records.
• Report repeated violations to the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer.
• Recommend process improvements where existing procedures create control weaknesses.
• Monitor departmental compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow up with departmental heads on outstanding compliance issues.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure that employees follow documented operational processes.
• Verify compliance with internal memos, management directives and approved Company policies.
• Identify instances of non-compliance and document the findings.
• Ensure that departments maintain appropriate records of their activities.
• Monitor inventory movement, stock records and asset utilisation.
• Review compliance with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), where applicable.
• Identify unauthorised use, movement or disposal of Company property.
• Identify operational risks that may affect service delivery, revenue, productivity or customer satisfaction.
• Monitor compliance with workplace security and access control procedures.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of Company assets and inventory as assigned.
• Recommend appropriate measures to prevent operational losses and improve efficiency.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure compliance with approved processes and service standards.
• Monitor the status of required operational licences, certifications and renewals.
• Report compliance gaps and potential regulatory exposures.
• Follow up on corrective actions arising from compliance reviews.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports for Management.
• Ensure that relevant departments adhere to approved compliance procedures.
• Monitor employee and departmental compliance with applicable internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance monitoring records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure that significant irregularities are promptly escalated.
• Document and report suspected fraud, misconduct or financial irregularities.
• Support investigations conducted by the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer or Management.
• Review exceptions and discrepancies identified during routine control checks.
• Maintain an exception register showing identified issues, responsible departments and corrective actions.
• Monitor transactions and operational activities for unusual patterns or potential fraudulent activities.
• Identify suspicious transactions, unauthorised approvals and policy violations.
• Recommend practical improvements to strengthen internal control processes.
• Prepare periodic internal control monitoring reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial, operational and employee-related information obtained during control activities.
• Document control exceptions, compliance gaps and operational irregularities.
• Provide timely updates to the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer.
• Prepare follow-up reports on outstanding corrective actions.
• Maintain proper records of control reviews and supporting evidence.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Senior Internal Audit and Control Officer or authorised Management representative.
• Participate in internal control awareness and compliance initiatives.
• Work with Finance, Operations, IT, Human Resources, Procurement and other departments to promote compliance.
• Assist in communicating changes to internal control procedures.
• Follow up with departmental representatives on identified control weaknesses.
• Provide guidance to employees on approved control procedures and documentation requirements.

Requirements

Qualified candidates should have relevant experience in internal control, financial monitoring, and compliance. Familiarity with SAGE 200 ERP is preferred. Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 16th November, 2026.

Apply by email: recruitment@epayplusng.com