Job Description
Job Description
- Our client is looking to hire a highly competent Internal Auditor to join their team and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our financial and operational processes.
Job Overview
- The Internal Auditor will play a critical role in assessing and improving the effectiveness of our risk management, control, and governance processes.
- The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the financial sector, particularly stockbroking, and will be adept at identifying potential issues and recommending practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans covering all aspects of the firm's operations.
- Conduct financial, compliance, and operational audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Risk Assessment:
- Identify and evaluate the firm's risk areas and provide key input to the development of the annual audit plan.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, particularly in relation to stockbroking activities.
Internal Controls:
- Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and operational controls.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
Reporting:
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Present audit findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Follow-Up:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions taken to address audit findings.
- Provide ongoing feedback and support to management regarding internal control improvements.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
- Recommend innovative approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the audit function.
Key Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is mandatory.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in internal auditing, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Demonstrable knowledge of stockbroking operations and regulatory environment in Nigeria.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Capable of handling confidential information with discretion.