Job Description
Job Summary
- The Internal Auditor will provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the group's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
- The role will involve evaluating financial and operational processes, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in accordance with Nigerian laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive audits of financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify potential risk areas and recommend actionable improvements to mitigate risks.
- Prepare and present audit reports to senior management, outlining findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with various departments to facilitate audits and verify operational effectiveness.
- Assist in the development and implementation of audit strategies, plans, and procedures.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions from previous audits.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure auditing processes are aligned with current standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 - 5 of experience in internal auditing or a related field.
- Associate Membership of the following professional bodies is a Must: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
- Possession of additional certifications such as CISA, CITP, CISSP, CIPP, CRISC, CFE, etc would also be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
- Healthy professional scepticism
- Attention to detail and critical thinking
- Investigation and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Accounting principles and standards
- Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)
- Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements
- Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
- Working industry knowledge e.g.Education etc for specificbusiness operations
- Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
- Candidates must reside in close proximity toi Ejigbo.