• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Internal Audit


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 12 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head Internal Audit, to strengthen the enterprise-wide risk framework and conduct periodic regular audits aligned to this framework to constantly assess and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with business and with management (including the Board and Board Committees) in developing an enterprise-wide risk framework


• Conduct transaction, process and special audits to identify risks and help develop mitigation plans


• Support business drive continuous improvement by identifying priority areas which have high impact on sustainable business performance and create SOPs for various business and support functions


• Brief Board and Board Committees on audit findings, insights and correctives for mitigating risks to business performance, reputation and compliance


• Prepare a detailed audit calendar (time, place, frequency etc) after due discussions with Management to cover all “units” (businesses, locations, functions, etc)


• Design audit check-list applicable to each “unit”


• Conduct audits against agreed and approved SOPs or audit check-list


• Plan and conduct follow-up audits in order to ensure that non-conformances (NCs) raised during earlier audits are closed


• Lead the team of Internal Audit

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• MBA or Master's Degree in related fields


• ICAN Member

Experience:

• 12 years+ relevant experience with at least 5 years heading Internal Audit team

Skills Requirement:

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Auditing Standards applicable to doing businesses in Nigeria


• Knowledge of all business functions and processes


• Ability to design tailor-made formats/ templates for audits


• Familiarity of working in an ERP environment

Behavioural Competencies:

• Persuasive and Assertive


• Planning Skills


• Attention to detail. “Roving eye” to detect frauds/deviations from SOPs


• Friendly approach towards people but strict on audit findings


• Skills in building win-win relations with internal customers and command their respect


• Excellent conflict resolution skills


• Resilience (patience, composure, etc)


• Independence- Ability to work alone


• Independent with Good communication skills- Ability to explain findings and insights