Team Lead, Internal Audit at Peniel Apartments Limited

Peniel Apartments Limited is a hospitality company in the heart of Abuja, providing of medium to long-stay, serviced apartments to guests from various parts of the world for over twenty years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Internal Audit

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Department: Audit
Reports Line: Executive Director

General Job Description

• The role will be focused on maintenance and continuous improvement of System of Accounting and Internal Control.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recommend improvements to the Internal Audit manual and accounting manual of the organization in line with the international standards.
• Develop risk-based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Design Internal Audit procedures and work programs to cover all areas of the company’s operations.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
• Identify key area of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
• Discuss audit reports findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to the Executive Director.
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Provide Executive Director and the Board of Directors with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization.
• Conduct quality audit checks of processes, procedures and materials employed in achieving any defined goals and objectives of the company.
• Provide consultative support to units and departments with regard to the adequacy of quality of services and materials in use for service delivery.
• Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.
• Cond Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the Executive Director or the Board of Directors.
• Participate in the Board of Directors meeting on invitation of the Executive.

Requirements
Education & Training:

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounts, Economics or other related field.
• Professional certification will be an added advantage.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 5 - 7 years professional experience in the accounting field and managerial roles within the period.

Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good at planning and organizing.
• Scheduling and monitoring.
• Should possess good communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Stress tolerance.
• Should be good at working with a team.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2022.