Chief Internal Auditor at Benson Idahosa University (BIU)

Benson Idahosa University is one of Nigeria’s first private universities. In 2002, the National Universities Commission (NUC) granted the Institution license to operate as a University. BIU is in search for top professional accountant with long internal and or external audit experience to head her internal audit function below:

Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor

Location: Benin City

Responsibilities

• To plan and execute internal audit of accounting, financial and related activities of all units and subsidiary entities of the University in conformity with Council directives and professional internal audit standards.
• Advise Council on the nature of operations and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives.
• Ensure compliance with approved internal audit policies, practices and procedures.
• Review of internal control systems and procedures
• Ensure value for money audit and cost containment/ reduction on monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with qualitative statutory requirements (Tax, pension, NUC, accounting and audit standards).

Requirements

• B.Sc (Accountancy), ACA/ACCA
• M.Sc Accounting or related numerate discipline an added
• 10-15 years cognate experience in inter external audit practice and or
• Contemporary knowledge and understanding of IFRS and ISA
• Working experience of some accounting and audit software.
• Current or previous experience in  an ERP environment an added advantage.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good knowledge of systems and process audit.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.