The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding our assets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and identifying areas for process improvement.
The candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to assess internal controls, conduct audits, and implement risk management strategies.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework aligned with best practices and relevant Nigerian regulations.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Perform internal audits across various departments, including production, purchasing, inventory management, sales, and finance.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify control gaps.
Document audit findings, prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement, and present them to management.
Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and track progress toward achieving control objectives.
Assist with the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, accounting principles, and
Nigerian regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and audit findings.
Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Min 5 years of internal control and audit in a manufacturing industry.
SAP Experience
Professional certification ICAN, ACA, CISA
Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the use of SAP
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit procedures in manufacturing industry.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).