Internal Audit Officer at Lington and Bernie Consulting Limited

Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited was established on October 8, 1999 to provide efficient and qualitative consulting services to the oil and gas industry as well as banks and financial institutions in the areas of human resources placement and management, human resources consulting services, tax administration and payroll services as well as oil and gas fiscal and contractual terms advisory services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
• The role involves conducting audits, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve processes, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive audit plan based on a risk assessment of the organization
• Identify key areas of risk and determine audit priorities.
• Analyze financial statements and document insights/finding / recommendations
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Engage in field survey to get relevant information from units/departments to be audited
• Provide relevant support reviewing the capital and operational budget
• Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
• Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organization
• Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Academic qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ proven experience as an Internal Auditor or similar role
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with financial and operational audit processes

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential risks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2024.