Internal Auditors (IAs)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor (IA)

Location: Enugu
Effective Date: TBA
Reports to: Head, Internal Audit and Risk Management Department

Job Summary

• The objective of a job description for internal auditors is to outline the key duties, tasks and responsibilities that commonly constitute the work description of internal auditor in most organisations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Risk management evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management strategies and identifying potential hazards
• Planning and execution of audits
• Conducting interviews with all levels of personnel in the organization
• Conducting audits: performing financial, operational, compliance and special audits to identify risks and controls impacting financial information and business goals.
• Revenue assurance
• Performing various functions, including audits, either individually or as a part of a small or large team, and are responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the final audit report
• Analyzing and examining records
• Documentation review
• Operational efficiency analysis
• Quality control and assurance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Perspective:

• Cost Efficiency
• Number of losses due to non execution of assistance in a timely and professional manner to Customers
• Continuous Professional Development
• Audit Completion Rates
• Risk Assessment Coverage
• Stakeholder Satisfaction

Customer Perspective:

• Efficacy in dealing with technical issues appropriately
• Timeliness in monitoring and submission of reports/documents
• Customer satisfaction
• Recommendation implementation
• Display high level of empathy towards all stakeholders

Internal Process Perspective:

• Meet established rules and regulations in handling deliverables/deadlines
• Advice on matters requiring personal attention, with stipulated deadlines
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Adherence to workflow /actions delegated
• Emphasis on changes in meetings, daily schedules, travels and other arrangements
• Ability to work as a team and individually

Employee Perspective:

• Audit Plan Completion Rate
• Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Action Cycle Time
• Number of Significant Findings
• Implementation Rate of Recommendation

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional:
Knowledgeable in these areas:

• Business Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Technical Skills
• Soft skills
• Management Skills
• Computer Skills (such as Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Word etc)
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

Organizational:

• Oral / Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Eye-For- Detail
• Ability to Multi-task
• Organizational / Planning Skills

Knowledge:

• Self-motivated
• Proven ability to multi task and prioritize under pressure
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Detailed knowledge of Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, policies and procedures.
• A team player
• Self-starter
• Good listening skills
• Fluency in English and other languages will be a great advantage
• Excellent organization skills

Attributes:

• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Reliable
• Ability to work under intense pressure to meet the deadlines
• Integrity
• Resilience
• Prudent
• Energetic
• Observant
• Professional Skepticism

Qualification

• Candidate must possess a first degree (B.SC.) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Risk Management, Risk Analysis.

Certification:

• Employers prefer applicants with advanced certifications like ACA (ICAN), ACCA, CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CFA, M.SC., MBA for IAs.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years post professional qualification experience for internal auditor.