• Application Deadline: Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Auditor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

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 General Manager and presenting to the MD.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation of previous reports, data, and flowcharts.


• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process checking, which shows that the financial reports and records are accurate and reliable.


• Ensure that assets are safe guarded. 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 as you process and prepare audit findings memorandum. Conduct follow up audits to monitor development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.


• Collate, check and analyze spread sheet data, examining company accounts and financial control systems. Gauging levels of financial risk within the organization. Identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advice on changes to be made.


• Prepare reports, commentaries and financial statements to ensure that procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with Any other function as may be assigned by the General Manager or Managing Director.

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

• Minimum Educational Qualifications and Work Experience First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Economics.


• Possession of an MBA or Professional Qualification / Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduation experience in financial and operational audit work related environment.

Minimum Competency and Skills Requirements:

Technical:

• Proven experience as an Internal Auditor. Familiarity with financial management principles, Proficient in MS Office tools and other accounting packages.


• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills


• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.


• Excellent at project management and prioritizing work schedules. Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.

Non-Technical:

• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills.