Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities
The Internal Auditor ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. She/he will also maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures. Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with the Head, Audit and presenting do to the GMD.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
- 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
- Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
- collating, checking and analysing spread sheet data
- examining company accounts and financial control systems
- gauging levels of financial risk within organisations
- checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
- ensuring that assets are safeguarded
- identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made
- preparing reports, commentaries and financial statements
- ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
- Any other function as may be assigned by the Head, Audit
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Work Experience
- First bachelor’s degree/HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or any Social sciences.
- Possession of an MBA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduation experience.
Minimum Competency and Skills Requirements
Technical
- Proven experience as an Internal Auditor
- Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
- Proficient in MS Office
- An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Project management and prioritizing
- Preparing work schedules, recording and reporting
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
Non-Technical
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making