• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Internal Audit



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budget for the Audit Unit.


• Supervise the execution of performance, compliance, operational and financial audits in accordance with appropriate standards.


• Conduct audits and reviews of all transactions (financial and non-financial) to ensure strict compliance with the company's internal policies and procedures, while providing effective control measures.


• Participate in the preparation of audit confirmations as requested by banks, financial institutions, companies and establishments.


• Identify key control points and system weaknesses during audits, and develop innovative recommendations for addressing issues, improving operations, and reducing costs.


• Appraise and report on the reliability and application of the system of controls operating in the organization.


• Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to the improvement of the risk management and governance process.


• Undertake special investigation at the request of Management and the Board.


• Review and submit reports (Annual Audit report and quarterly report on the execution of annual audit workplan).


• Monitor the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports.


• Ensure training, mentoring and development of the audit team and liaise with HR department towards the development of a succession plan for the department.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.


• 8+ years of experience in auditing, finance, accounting, operational risk in the financial services industry.


• Professional qualifications such as ICAN or its equivalent would be an added advantage.


• Solid understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, fraud detection, and control assessment.


• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to network and interact at all levels


• Tech savvy with advanced MS Excel/audit software capability.