Audit Supervisor at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency is a one stop shop for attracting the right talent for the best offered opportunities. With a cumulative wealth of experience spanning over Eight (8) years, premium value delivery and satisfied clients' testimonials have become our culture. We have become excellent professionals at sourcing for both mid-level and entry level job positions for small-scale and growing businesses with a track record of producing results and matching the right candidates to our clients' requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Supervisor

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Audit Supervisor oversees audit staff during audits and control consulting engagements that evaluate corporate management and operating practices.
• You are expected to take responsibility for external audit assignments, financial institutions, medium sized companies, various industries and sectors.
• You will have the opportunity to gain multi-disciplinary industries and business sectors within the firm.
• You must be driven to achieve specific goals and targets.Your overall goal is to ensure the company and her clients are constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic objectives.

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Oversees audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
• Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the department's methodology.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.
• Develop annual audit plan and coordinate audit activities.
• Oversee audit planning and reporting activities according to established policies.
• Supervise audit team to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Evaluate performance of audit staffs and provide appropriate feedback.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Organize trainings for audit team for skill development.
• Coordinate with team to review audit findings.
• Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations.
• Assist in developing budgets and timelines for upcoming audits.
• Evaluate current audit procedures and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to improve operational efficiency
• Communicate audit status to management on regular basis.
• Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions to be taken
• Prepare clear and complete audit work papers and store them in department repository.
• Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.

Education

• BSc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Should be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA).

Knowledge & Requirements

• Proven work experience as an External Auditor - 4 years post ICAN with 2 years hands on leadership experience in similar capacity
• Thorough knowledge of current external auditing techniques, auditing practices, tax consultancy and relevant regulations.
• Experience of the entire audit and Tax process
• Good knowledge of accounting and standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Additional skills requirements
• Track record of leading audit teams
• Experience in data analysis and financial reporting

Other Skills Required:

• Financial Service industry experience to include; tax consultancy, Advisory and Compliance services
• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Professional audit certifications required
• Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.)
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills
• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution
• Must be able to view controls issues and concerns from the perspective of the Audit Committee and Senior Management
• Must be capable of presenting results to senior management

What We Offer

• Salary-Generous and Negotiable
• Opportunity for training and development .
• An Opportunity to become amember of International Association of Accountants

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: [email protected] using "AUDIT SUPERVISOR" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.