• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Internal Audit



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will support the Internal Audit function of the organization by assisting in the evaluation and improvement of the company’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkthroughs and testing of internal controls over financial reporting.


• Perform and control the full audit cycle, including risk and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.


• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.


• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and programs.


• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document the process.


• Identify and assess potential risks to our company’s operations and financial position and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.


• Evaluate compliance and existing policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed.


• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.


• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.


• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.


• Conduct periodic process reviews of the company’s operations and financial position to confirm compliance with documented procedures.


• Document audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations in clear and concise audit reports, and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders.


• Engage in continuous knowledge development regardingthe financial sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, andperformance standards.


• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and monitor the resolution of audit issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Certification in ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, or compliance is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.


• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal control best practices.


• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations for a finance house.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Possess great negotiation and interpersonal skills.


• Good analytical skills


• Knowledge of operating systems and financial software.


• ​Able to work with Microsoft Excel