• Application Deadline:
• Position: Internal Audit Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Edo


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Overview

• We are looking for an Internal Audit Lead to join our team and take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of company’s internal control systems and corporate governance systems with a view to safeguarding the assets of the Company.


• It will be your responsibility to conduct assigned control reviews, audits, and investigation with a view to providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management that controls are in place, adequate and operating effectively to support the company in achieving its goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of departments/functional areas in accordance with timelines


• Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues


• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by Management


• Actively participates in the development of Internal Control/Audit policies


• Provide practical recommendations to management to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls


• Continuous review of policies, processes, and procedures to match up to best practices


• Provide assurance that processes and procedures are complied with to avoid operational losses


• Provide assurance that controls are in place and are effective and adequate and make recommendations where necessary


• Conduct monthly reviews of the management account.


• Track resolution of all audit / control recommendations and ensure compliance within agreed timeline.


• Assist in developing strong Policies and Standard Operating Procedures


• Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance on transactions or reports initiated by various process owners.


• Create and improve homogenous Compliance Culture across all SBU’s/departments and ensure that it aligns with the control and business objectives of the company.


• Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost reduction Strategies/Tactics to ensure zero% income leakages


• Actively follow up on all open issues in the Internal Audit Report.


• Periodic review of system/product changes to ensure requisite approvals are in place.


• Conduct spot checks, stock take and other functions as may be assigned from time to time


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Head, Internal Audit and Management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree


• Member of a recognized accounting professional body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA etc.)


• Associate or advanced Professional Student levels


• Minimum of 6 years’ experience performing Internal Control/Audit function


• Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures


• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives


• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.


• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others


• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks and evaluate controls.


• Advanced investigative and analytical skills


• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.


• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.


• Advanced oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently


• Organizational and time management skills


• Ability to share and impart knowledge


• Good interpersonal relationship


• Good project management skills.