JOB TITLE: Internal Audit Officer
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Risk and Audit
JOB DETAILS:
- Responsible for supporting the Internal Audit function in the delivery of the Group’s internal audit strategy and plan and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Fostering a conscious control environment within the company by providing timely and reliable assurance on corporate governance, risk and controls.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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- Assist in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan.
- Implement the IA methodology for the business.
- Contribute to the safeguarding of corporate assets by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
- Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives
- Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and IA methodology.
- Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
- Organize and reference work papers for review by Supervisor.
- Participate in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues.
- Perform consulting services for management through participation in projects designed to introduce new and/or changing processes, products or facilities.
- Conduct investigations as instructed and ensure detailed evidence/documentation is retained for all findings related to the investigation
- Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board
- Prepare and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit Committee meetings
- Conduct periodic spot checks in line with agreed spot check plan or as instructed by Supervisor/Senior Management.
- Follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations from audit and investigations to senior management.
- Organize relevant training and awareness sessions for members of the assurance units.
- Drive implementation of the Unit’s strategic initiatives and other ad-hoc assignments that may be required by Supervisor/Senior Management.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 relevant years of work experience in auditing (systems audit experience will be an added advantage)
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, IT or related discipline
- A recognized professional designation in Accounting or Internal Auditing (ACA, ACCA, CMA, CGA, CIA etc)
- IT Audit or Information Security Certification is required (CISA, CRISC, CISSP etc)
- Proficient in the use of data analytics tools (e.g SQL, Power BI etc)
- Solid understanding of risk and control concepts and the ability to apply these concepts.
- Working knowledge of professional IIA performance standards with regarding to planning, testing, sampling and documentation.
Competency and Skill Requirements:
- Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels within the organization.
- Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.
- Depth of knowledge in auditing standards, procedures and related techniques.
- Strong working knowledge of information technology and its implications on business operations
- Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving.
- Knowledge of data analytical methodologies and tool
- Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations.
- Commitment to self-development and expansion of knowledge.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |