• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Audit Supervisor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• The Audit Supervisor oversees audit staff during audits and control consulting engagements that evaluate corporate management and operating practices.


• You are expected to take responsibility for external audit assignments, financial institutions, medium sized companies, various industries and sectors.


• You will have the opportunity to gain multi-disciplinary industries and business sectors within the firm.


• You must be driven to achieve specific goals and targets.


• Your overall goal is to ensure the company and her clients are constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic objectives.

Job Description

• Oversees audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.


• Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the department's methodology.


• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.


• Develop annual audit plan and coordinate audit activities.


• Oversee audit planning and reporting activities according to established policies.


• Supervise audit team to ensure quality and on-time delivery.


• Evaluate performance of audit staffs and provide appropriate feedback.


• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.


• Organize trainings for audit team for skill development.


• Coordinate with team to review audit findings.


• Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations.


• Assist in developing budgets and timelines for upcoming audits.


• Evaluate current audit procedures and recommend improvements.


• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to improve operational efficiency


• Communicate audit status to management on regular basis.


• Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions to be taken


• Prepare clear and complete audit work papers and store them in department repository.


• Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.Sc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field


• Should be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA).

Knowledge & Requirements

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an External Auditor – 4 years post ICAN with 2 -3 years hands on leadership experience in similar capacity


• Thorough knowledge of current external auditing techniques, auditing practices, tax consultancy and relevant regulations.


• Experience of the entire audit and Tax process


• Good knowledge of accounting and standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)


• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies


• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures


• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements

Additional Skills Requirements:

• Track record of leading audit teams


• Experience in data analysis and financial reporting.

Other Skills Required:

• Financial Service industry experience to include; tax consultancy, Advisory and Compliance services


• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit


• Professional audit certifications required


• Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.)


• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills


• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution


• Must be able to view controls issues and concerns from the perspective of the Audit Committee and Senior Management


• Must be capable of presenting results to senior management.