Head , Internal Audit at a Manufacturing Company

A progressive company in the Manufacturing Industry that has grown to establish its presence in most parts of Nigeria, seeks to employ a dynamic and self-motivated individual with experience in auditing to head its Internal Audit department.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and establishing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Define the strategic direction for Internal Audit, ensuring timely regulatory returns and communication on Internal Control matters.
• Determine internal audit scope and annual plan.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
•  Review audit findings and formulate appropriate recommendations to improve operational efficiency and rectify identified loopholes and areas of weaknesses.
• To follow –up agreed action plans and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Be an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• To actively provide continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
•  To ensure adequacy, integrity, and effectiveness of internal control systems in accordance with management’s objectives.
• Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
• To provide an overview to the  Managing Director and the board of directors of the organisational health of the company and non-compliance with corporate policies.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• A good Finance or Accounting degree.
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Membership of a relevant Professional Accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

 AGE

Not above 45 years.

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURIAL COMPETENCIES.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible and creative approach.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Strong leader with a interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• A team player