Internal Audit Officer at a Holding Company

We are an indigenous Nigerian holding company with interests in major sectors of the economy. We are a growing conglomerate and we take our most pride in our PEOPLE. We believe in Professionalism, Accountability and Integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To provide independent and objective reviews and assessments of the business activities, operations, financial systems and internal accounting controls of the company and its associated subsidiaries

Roles and Responsibilities

• Objectively review the organization's business processes.
• Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place.
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization's assets.
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes.
• Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes
• Document evidence arising from audit assignments and provide internal audit recommendations to
• the Head, Internal Audit, Compliance & Control.
• Conduct thorough and objective examination of financial and non-financial transactions and records.
• Prepare and present periodic audit reports identifying weaknesses and suggesting new procedures, controls and policies to the BOD and top management.
• Work with the CFO during audit exercises to meet the requirements of external auditors and to resolve any issues identified.
• Develop risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure implementation of risk management policies.
• Plan and carry out audit assignments.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any management science/social science-related discipline, preferably in accounting.
• A minimum of five (5) years post-graduation experience with a minimum of three (3) years in a similar position in the same industry professional qualification e'g ICAN, ACA, CISA is an added advantage experience working in an audit firm will be an advantage

Skills Required:
Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes:

• Risk management.
• Audit.
• Financial management.
• Policies and processes development and follow-up for implementation.
• Time management.
• Effective communication.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Advisory skills.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.