Job Title: Audit Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Job Summary
- The Audit Officer is responsible for conducting internal and external audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- The role involves examining financial statements, assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
Job Responsibilities
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- Plan and execute audits in accordance with audit standards and guidelines.
- Review financial statements, transactional data, and other relevant documents to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Identify and evaluate internal controls, ensuring their effectiveness in safeguarding assets and mitigating risks.
- Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to validate financial information.
- Review policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Identify potential areas of risk and recommend measures to mitigate them.
- Assess the adequacy of risk management processes and recommend improvements.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and action plans.
- Present audit findings to management and stakeholders, providing clear explanations and guidance.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 2 years proven experience in auditing, preferably within a similar role or public accounting firm.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls.
- Familiarity with auditing standards, regulations, and industry practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Proficient in using audit software and Microsoft Office applications.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |