• Application Deadline: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head , Internal Audit


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 9 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

A progressive company in the Manufacturing Industry that has grown to establish its presence in most parts of Nigeria, seeks to employ a dynamic and self-motivated individual with experience in auditing to head its Internal Audit department.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and establishing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Define the strategic direction for Internal Audit, ensuring timely regulatory returns and communication on Internal Control matters.


• Determine internal audit scope and annual plan.


• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc


•  Review audit findings and formulate appropriate recommendations to improve operational efficiency and rectify identified loopholes and areas of weaknesses.


• To follow –up agreed action plans and ensure implementation of corrective actions.


• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.


• Be an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.


• To actively provide continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards


•  To ensure adequacy, integrity, and effectiveness of internal control systems in accordance with management's objectives.


• Determine compliance with policies and procedures.


• To provide an overview to the  Managing Director and the board of directors of the organisational health of the company and non-compliance with corporate policies.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• A good Finance or Accounting degree.


• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor


• Membership of a relevant Professional Accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

 AGE

 Not above 45 years.

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURIAL COMPETENCIES.

• Strong analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently with a flexible and creative approach.


• Excellent communication and report writing skills.


• Effective presentation skills.


• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.


• Strong leader with a interpersonal and relationship building skills.


• A team player