Audit and Risk Analyst at a Real Estate Firm - Wallstreet Recruitment Services Limited

Wallstreet Recruitment Services Limited - Our client, a Real Estate firm, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit and Risk Analyst

Location: Lagos
Report to: Head of Audit and Risk

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing annual audit plan for the Subsidiary and agree with Head of Audit for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Responsible for executing operational and compliance audit reviews and ensuring compliance at country office and at project levels, with requirements dictated by internal / external policies and regulatory bodies and agencies.
• Execute audits of audit entities to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with policies, standard operational procedures and regulations. Resolve audit problems that occur and develop modifications to coverage and schedule.
• Perform special analyses and reviews, including compliance, instances of alleged fraud and unethical misconduct.
• Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for Board and Management.
• Refer major audit issues to Head of Audit & Risk for resolution.
• Research and keep abreast of country legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology. Discuss updates of new regulations with Head of Audit & Risk and relevant country departments.
• Conduct periodic training workshops for in-country staff to promote awareness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Ensure work papers are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient.
• Prepare accurate audit reports across country offices for the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Elicit information from knowledgeable internal/external sources about areas and functions to determine appropriate audit direction/methodology for the business units within the country office.
• Assist external auditors as appropriate. Coordinating country office’s response to audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintain risk register.
• Update risks during operations as well as mitigation plans
• Implement risk mitigation plan developed at corporate level
• Consolidate risk exposure via compliance checklists in all country-level departments and give data to Project monitoring associate

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting or Audit.
• ACA or ACCA or CIA qualification.
• 3 - 5 years professional experience, with at least 2 years within a similar role.
• Knowledgeable, skilful, and experienced about Internal Audit.
• Knowledgeable about Real Estate Industry.
• Gathers information nationally and internationally about what could be; visualises the future and assesses what needs to change; thinks strategically, considers wider effects thoroughly, including customers, shareholders and people; promotes and builds enthusiasm for the vision.
• Good planning/project management skills
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and oral
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Sets milestones and timeframes to achieve objectives and operational requirements; determines priorities and allocates responsibilities and manages workflow; establishes measures and monitoring systems; putting (joint) action plans in place to address areas of non-compliance; anticipates hurdles and has contingency plans to get around them.
• Ability to exercise professional scepticism.

Application Closing Date
25th June, 2023.