Internal Auditor II at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

The West African Examinations Council is West Africa's foremost examining board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the vacant position below in its Nigeria National Office and WAEC International Office, Lagos Nigeria:

Job Title: Internal Auditor II

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be assigned duties in the Audit Department of the WAEC International Office, Lagos and will be required to assist in:

• Evaluating Internal Control and make recommendation on how to improve
• Evaluating the reliability, sufficiency and validity of accounting and relevant data (information) 
• Objectively assessing  IT/Business Process, Identify shortfall and gaps
• Ensuring compliance with Policies, Procedures, relevant Laws and Statutes
• Assuring safeguards of assets
• Preparing timely periodic reports for management consideration
• Evaluating whether risks relating to strategic objectives are identified and managed appropriately
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must:

• Possess Bachelor's Degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in Accounting or any other relevant discipline.
• Be an associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or ACA.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience.
• Possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting or six (6) credits at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
• Applicants shouls not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.
• They must have undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicant must:

• Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports, analyse and review research reports;
• Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision;
• Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
• Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
• Be an organiser / planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary paid by the Council is very attractive.
• Point of entry into the salary scales will depend on qualifications and experience.
• The successful applicant will enjoy very good remuneration package that is in line with the Council's Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the organisation.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2022.