This role is responsible for supporting the Internal Audit processes in Unilever Nigeria (part of the West African team)
Suggest best practices for improvement of controls
To ensure that group accounting policies and procedures are understood and observed, report if any deviations
JOB SUMMARY
To support management in creating a control environment that considers risk and enables a well-controlled business. This involves raising control awareness and skills within the African business
To carry out audit in line with the audit program
To give independent controls assessment & recommendations to the businesses and functions in the transformation of their processes for operations and management control
To independently review compliance with laws, regulations, Unilever policies, Code of Business principles and other external requirements
To continuously improve the impact of Internal Audit in West Africa to improve the long-term controls environment and risk management
To undertake any other assignments relevant to Internal Audit Management
KEY REQUIREMENTS
3 - 5 years’ experience in Audit (internal/ external)
FMCG experience preferred
University Degree (Qualified accountant with reputable body e.g ICAN/ACA)
Strong influencing and stakeholder skills
Highest standards of ethics and independence and applies professional scepticism
Inclusive analytical ability – Root Cause Analysis
Flexible and able to operate in other Finance roles
Assertive and able to hold stakeholders accountable, including those of seniority
Ability to communicate at all levels including listed entity Audit Committees