Job Description
SUMMARY
- As an Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of an organization's internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
- Your role is crucial in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, identifying potential financial or operational risks, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform Audit Procedures: Conduct independent and objective audits of various business processes, systems, and controls to assess their adequacy and effectiveness. This includes reviewing financial records, operational procedures, and internal policies.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate potential risks and areas of non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Develop audit plans and programs based on risk assessments to address identified areas.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements, budgets, and other financial documents to assess accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting principles. Identify financial irregularities and recommend corrective actions.
- Process Improvement: Provide recommendations to improve internal controls, operational efficiency, and risk management processes. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to implement suggested improvements and ensure their effectiveness.
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Identify deficiencies and provide guidance to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Audit Reporting: Prepare comprehensive and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Present reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting areas for improvement and proposing corrective actions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of audit objectives, findings, and recommendations. Provide guidance and support in implementing audit recommendations.
- Follow-up and Monitoring: Track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure their effectiveness. Conduct follow-up audits to assess the progress made and provide feedback on the status of corrective actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree in accounting. Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are highly desirable.
- Proven experience as an internal auditor or external auditor with a focus on internal controls and risk management.
- In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and propose practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using auditing tools, data analysis software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethics and integrity, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.