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
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: bawo.ikomi@trithelconsulting.com using the position as subject of email.