Internal Audit Specialist

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Specialist - Finance and Operations

Location: Head office, Lagos

Job Summary

• Conduct financial and operational audits and special reviews, with a focus on supporting the Country Head of internal audit in assuring management and the Board on Compliance with policies and procedures, as well as the effectiveness of risk management processes and the control environment.

Job Objectives

• To provide leadership to the analysts in the validation of financial statements
• To ensure improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal operations of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments and investigations
• Evaluate financial records and establish risk-based audit programs
• Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process.
• Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team
• Support the Team Lead in the development and monitoring execution of the Financial & Operational Audit Plan
• Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
• Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
• Ensure team members possess the required skills to conduct financial audits
• Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments
• Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Team lead.
• Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
• Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system
• Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
• Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
• Work with process owners to review management’s response to external audit management letter recommendations; monitor progress on plans to address them, and perform follow-up
• Communicate the results, findings, and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the team lead, Unit MD, and the Audit Committee
• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics.

Requirements
Educational Qualification

• A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage.
• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of the following professional bodies is required: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR, and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
• Good understanding of Financial Controls.
• Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development Opportunities.