Job Description
Role Description
- This is a full-time hybrid role for an Internal Control and Audit Manager at Phillips HMO in Lagos.
- This role involves overseeing internal control systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Some remote work is acceptable.
Qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Masters degree is an added advantage)
- 8-12 years experience in the same field and at least 5 years in a managerial/leadership position.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CIA, CPA, CISA) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and auditing standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in relevant audit software and tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key responsibilities.
- Establish a company-wide internal control system and regularly monitor its implementation.
- Execute internal audit plans and programs to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential risk and vulnerability, and recommend strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen controls.
- Perform internal audits of business operations, processes, and functions to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Analyze data, trends, and patterns to identify irregularities, discrepancies, and potential fraud or misconduct, and recommend corrective action.
- Document audit findings, observations, and recommendations in audit reports, and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution and effectiveness.
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices in internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Work with external auditors and regulatory agencies as needed to support external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Participate in special projects, investigations, and initiatives as assigned by the Board Representative.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information and audit findings.
- Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function and its processes.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Board Representative.