Chief Internal Auditor at the Federal University, Gusau

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State - It is a conventional University established in January 2013 and currently has three faculties as follows: Faculty of Humanities and Education, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science with a plan for additional faculties.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor

Location: Zamfara

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor and co-ordinate the activities of Internal Audit Unit;
• Execute Audit Work Plan - short and long range;
• Prepare report for management - Annually, Quarterly and other formal reports for action of the Vice Chancellor;
• Design standard audit programme and review from time to time;
• Monitor the performance and efficiency of the various functions of the Audit Unit;
• Prepare memoranda on Audit procedures; and
• Perform other duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor;

Qualifications

• A minimum of a good Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Possess a professionally recognized Accounting and Finance qualifications such as ANAN, ICAN, or ACCA;
• Twelve (12) years of relevant cognate experience eight (8) of which should be in a University environment.
• He /she must have reached the position of Principal Internal Auditor and has served waiting period for Chief Internal Auditor;
• Be competent in relevant computer/ICT and other Accounting Packages; and
• Possession of relevant higher degrees or postgraduate professional qualifications in the appropriate fields will be an added advantage

The Person

• Must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, Industry and moral integrity;
• Be free from any moral, social or financial embarrassment;
• Enjoy good physical and mental health
• Must meet the normal waiting period for position of Principal Internal Auditor or equivalent;
• Excellent verbal, aptitude and written communication skills; and
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills.

Condition of Service
The remuneration and conditions of service and salaries are as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and may be determined by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their typed applications, photocopies of their credentials, and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving the following details among others:

• Name,
• Age,
• Nationality,
• Marital Status,
• Educational Institutions attended, with dates,
• Academic, Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates,
• Working experience (I.e. posts held, duration and salary earned)

All applications must be addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar
Federal University, Gusau,
P.M.B 1001,
Gusau,
Zamfara State.