KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent. In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience with proven integrity in the vacant position below:
Job Title: Head, Internal Audit
Ref #: 205
Location: Lagos
Detailed Job Description
- Develop and implement comprehensive internal auditing policies and procedures
- Prepare Internal audit plan and provide oversight and direction in the execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets
- Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
- Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
- Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
- Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organization and suggest recommendations.
- Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.
Requirements
- First degree in Accounting
- Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
- Minimum eight(8) internal audit experience in a reputable organization, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.
- Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of operational dynamics.
- Good report writing and oral communication skills.
- Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
- Good decision making and problem solving skills.
- Good leadership and people management skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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