Manager Audit and Project Monitoring at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen HR and Recruitment Services - Our client is an infrastructural development company with institutional and private investors. The company offers a broad spectrum of solutions and expertise to infrastructural development in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Manager Audit and Project Monitoring

Job reference n°: 780
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Construction & Real Estate

Job Description

• The Audit and Project Monitoring Manager is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on operational, financial, construction projects, regulatory and compliance related audits/reviews of the company.
• Also responsible for providing advice on internal control to management, as well as possible risk aversion measures and cost savings that could be made.

Reporting to the CEO, the responsibilities of this role includes but not limited to the following:

Audit Management:

• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits.
• Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques.
• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Document the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepares timely audit reports for executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Contributes, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
• Provides feedback on performance of Internal Auditors and audit assignments, as applicable.
• Develops, directs and manages the Internal Audit function.
• Assists Management in reviewing and assessing risk areas.
• Develops an annual internal audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology.
• Communicates findings and recommendations as a result of audits, and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures from audit recommendations.

Internal Control Administration:

• Executes audit procedures including tests of internal controls.
• Coordinates work with Risk, Monitoring & Compliance and other control-related activities.
• Conducts risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Provides advice on internal control and participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the company.
• Supports management in the assessment and implementation of internal controls.

Project Monitoring and Compliance Management:

• Develops and implements a quality assurance program/plan for projects based on ISO 9001-2000.
• Develops and monitors project QA/QC budgets.
• Prepares quality assurance internal and external audit agenda and participates in project audits.
• Takes charge of quality control and be responsible for all quality control activities.
• Assures timely and effective implementation of a project quality control program.
• Recommends actions to project managers and/or company's management to correct observed quality deficiencies.
• Interacts with and defends company's interest at all levels with the consultants and subcontractors.
• Conducts assessment on subcontractors to ascertain suitability for projects before engagement.
• Monitors project material usage along design requirements.
• Involved in internal company reporting so company's management is kept abreast of the Compliance matters.
• Manages and oversees project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.
• Advances quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organisation.
• Manages the development and implementation of the QMS for planning,fabrication, inspection, documentation, and operations activities
• Identifies and develops solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies.
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g, Risk Management, HR, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Requirements
Education/Professional Qualification:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Must possess either Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in understanding and performing Monitoring and Compliance management in an organisation.
• Should be skilled in coordinating efforts with various construction functions/projects.
• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel and working experience with Auto-cad
• Experience in assessing risk and developing an annual audit plan.
• Knowledge of audit standards.
• Knowledge of business processes and internal controls.
• Experience in conducting audit procedures and test of internal controls.

Functional/Technical:

• A professional approach which generates credibility and confidence in others.
• Confident and assertive with a self-motivated approach and flexible attitude.
• Ability to cope with pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• A personal commitment to continuous self-development.

Behavioural:

• Results orientation.
• Team work.
• Personal mastery.
• Conflict management.
• Cultural awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and drive.

Remuneration
An expatriate package.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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