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


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikorodu


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proactively identifying and communicating potential process improvements and audit methodology for Egbin. 


• Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work. accomplished and time expended and prepare reports to include the preparation of audit reports.


• Preparation of draft reports, reviews of the drafts with clients, preparation of the final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate and submission of the final reports for review. 


• Coordinate and maintain a system of quality control to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards. 


• Plan and conduct highly complex audits. 


• Examine the management operations, internal control systems and accounting records for adequacy.


• Recommend and advise the Head of Internal Audit regarding changes in business processes and accounting and management procedures. 


• Determine the correct scope of audits related to business processes, the platforms and information systems supporting the business processes. 


• Review and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, confidentiality, integrity, availability, compliance and reliability of information systems and the data therein. 


• Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques to conduct audits. 


• Prepare and follow audit programs to ensure audit objectives are met and risk areas are covered. 


• Perform follow-up audits on recommendations from prior audit reports.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or any relevant course 


• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. 


• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a must.


• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards. 


• Good knowledge of accounting principles, methods and systems 


• Ability to supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.


• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 


• Good knowledge of the standard techniques and methods for detecting fraud.


• Strong report writing and documentation skills. 


• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI) 


• Proficiency in accounting software and applications


• Excellent time management and organizational skills 


• Strong analytical and investigative skills.