Internal Auditor at a Fast-growing Fertilizer Manufacturing Company

A fast-growing Fertilizer manufacturer in Kogi State, Nigeria, is looking for experienced professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are in need of an Internal Auditor who will ensure the implementation of effective controls in all business processes, operations and systems, and also ensure transparency and promote good corporate governance.

Job Summary

• Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.
• Manage the development and monitor execution of the Financial & Operational Audit Plan.
• Ensure team members possess required skills to conduct financial audits Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documentation of processes and procedures
• Evaluate financial records and establish risk-based audit programs Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team.
• Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system Perform and Manage adhoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
• Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the Board.
• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics. Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Board.
• Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
• Perform and manage adhoc or special audit assignments and investigations
• Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
• Work with process owners to review management's response to external audit management letter recommendations; monitor progress on plans to address them and perform follow-up
• Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• A First Degree in Accounting with a minimum of Second Class Upper. A Master's Degree in Accounting is or MBA would be an added advantage Must be a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Minimum of 10 years Financial and Operational Audit work experience Minimum of 5 years' experience with a top-tier Audit firm
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etc.
• International work experience is an added advantage. Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error Healthy professional scepticism
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Investigation and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)
• Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
• Working industry knowledge e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, etc of business operations
• Good knowledge of multiple industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws
• Between the age of 40-55 years.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2023.