Audit Officer at Swift Networks Limited

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002, since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in “next generation” networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a creative technical position as we hope to maintain our status as the leading broadband connectivity services provider in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Officer

Location: Lagos

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting ongoing reviews of all operational processes and procedures
• Conducting evaluations of the company to assess risk and compliance with regulations
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks
• Reports breaches on internal control policies
• Evaluate departmental risk registers review & follow up on action plans
• Regular review of the company’s compliance with regulatory requirements
• Regular review of procurement quotations and budget control form
• Periodic inventory count and resolution of outstanding inventory issues
• Periodic evaluation of cash count and fuel dip
• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance and operational reviews/audits.
• Partakes in audit procedures to verify that controls are in place
• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 2nd Class Honors (Upper division) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant course
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIA, ACA,CISA,ACCA, etc).
• Three to five (3 - 5) years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong report-writing skills
• Good analytical and investigative skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
• Must possess a strong moral code
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Good investigative skills.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.