Internal Audit Specialist – Finance and Operations

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Perform financial and operational audits, along with specialized reviews, while assisting the Team Lead of Internal Audit in ensuring that Management and Board Members are informed about compliance with policies and procedures. Additionally, assess the effectiveness of risk management processes and the overall control environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the team lead in the development and monitoring execution of the Financial & Operational  Audit Plan
Ensure team members possess the required skills to conduct financial audits
Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
Evaluate financial records and establish risk-based audit programs
Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team
Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system
Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments
Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
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.
Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Team lead.
Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments and investigations
Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
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
Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process
Requirements

Educational Qualification:

B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
MSc. in Accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage

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:

10 to 15 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage
Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities.
International work experience is an added advantage
Good understanding of Financial Controls.
Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Career Development