INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER

Job Summary: The role involves investigating operational breaches, advising management on risk and internal controls, and preparing audit and investigation reports. It requires reviewing internal processes, recommending improvements, supporting budget reviews, and reporting irregularities. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, financial reporting, and proficiency in MS Office are essential for success.

Details

Key Responsibilities:    

• Investigates violations of the Company’s operational procedures.  

• Offers management advice on risk, corporate governance, and control matters. 

• Prepares audit reports, audit alerts, and investigation reports.  

• Verifies the sufficiency and efficacy of internal controls and develops suggestions to make controls stronger. 

• Adhere to key accounting, audit standards, and principles in performing Audit tasks. 

• Engage in field surveys to get required information on units/departments to be audited. 

• Provide support in the review of the capital and operational budget 

• Report on operational irregularities identified during the audit and recommend remedial action. 

Skills and Competence:  

• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error. 

• Attention to detail and critical thinking. 

• Investigation and analytical skills. 

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards. 

• Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international). 

• Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements. 

• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, policies, procedures, legal, and laws. 

• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in the use of MS Office. 

Qualification and Experience: 

• A First Degree in Accounting or any related discipline. 

• A master's degree in accounting would be an added advantage. 

• Associate Membership of any of the following professional bodies is a Must: The Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). 

• 5-7years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience.