Internal Audit and Control Officer at Sovereign Finance Company Limited

Sovereign Finance Limited is a leading financial services provider with a prime desire to promote trailblazing Financial & Investment solutions to customers in different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our priority is to help create opportunities for our clients to save accumulated capital and build sustainable wealth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit and Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Conducting Audits: Examining financial records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential risks and controls.
• Testing and Verification: Verifying financial data, transactions, and assets through sampling and testing.
• Reporting Findings: Documenting and reporting audit results, including recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance Checks: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Internal Controls: Evaluating and strengthening internal controls and governance.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Analyzing financial statements for accuracy and fairness.
• Fraud Detection: Identifying potential fraud or irregularities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating audit results and recommendations to management, boards, and external parties.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess HND / B.Sc Degrees in Accounting
• Minimum five years of experience in a financial institution as an Auditor.
• Accounting Professional Qualification (ICAN or ACCA is a must).

Salary
N400,000 - N600,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.