Internal Auditor at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited is a management consulting firm that is committed to transforming Africa’s agriculture and nutrition landscape. Sahel partners with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct in-depth market research on key value chains, analyze and shape policies, develop strategies, launch innovative businesses and ecosystem solutions, organize convenings and provide training programs that promote sustainable agricultural development across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Abuja

Duties and Responsibilities
The Internal Auditor will:

• Provide independent and objective evaluations of company's financial and operational business activities
• Evaluate the financial and operational procedures in existing projects and programs
• Review existing internal control systems and modify/design new procedures
• Ensure the organization complies with internal regulations and established control protocol.
• Examine documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information.
• Reconcile documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain accuracy.
• Complete standard checklists and questionnaires to confirm effective internal controls are in place.
• Participate in meetings with individuals and departments to update auditees on findings and the audit process.
• Prepare reports and preserve documentation pertaining to audits for internal records.
• Communicate the audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in ensuring effective internal controls.
• Analyze audit results to determine methods for increasing profits and decreasing unnecessary costs.
• Make recommendations on how the company can avoid fraud and reduce waste.
• Assess best financial practices for the organization and make relevant, informed suggestions.
• Stay up to date on audit procedures and regulations by attending important conferences, workshops, and seminars
• Work extra hours during busy audit seasons or to meet certain milestones where required.

Educational Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Auditing
• Knowledge of Legal and Financial Systems
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor with a minimum of 5 years.

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to exhibit sound independent judgement.
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Communication

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2023.