• Application Deadline: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Audit Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• The Internal Audit Officer functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance with external regulations and guidelines as well as internal policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit tests and evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of control system


• Propose practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies


• Prepares audit reports/memorandums to proffer recommendations to the Head of audit


• Assists in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan


• Safeguards corporate assets s by ensuring that appropriate and effective internal controls are in place


• Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud


• Collect, co-ordinate and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit Committee meeting


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


• Act as an objective source of independent advice for the achievement of the corporate objective


• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions


• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, finding, and associated reports; verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.


• Keeps abreast current developments and changes in external regulations as applicable.


• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assess compliance


• Performs any other responsibility assigned by Management

Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc in Banking and Finance, Accounting or any other related field


• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC

Experience:

• 2-3 years Internal audit experience in a financial institution or an audit firm


• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product


• Strong strategy and implementation skills


• Proficient in the use of MS Office suit


• Ability to multi task and handle pressure


• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values


• Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required


• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision


• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving


• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters


• Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations