Senior Internal Auditors (SIAs)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (SIA)

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

Job Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyzing and examining records
• 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
• Quality control and assurance
• Planning and execution of audits
• Operational efficiency analysis
• Risk management evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management strategies and identifying potential hazards
• Documentation review
• Revenue assurance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Perspective:

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

Customer Perspective:

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

Internal Process Perspective:

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

Employee Perspective:

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

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 SIAs.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Knowledgeable in these areas:

Technical Skills:

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

Organizational:

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

Knowledge:

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

Attributes:

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

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years post professional qualification experience for senior internal auditor.