Audit/Control Officer at Aero Contractors Airline

Posted on Thu 20th Nov, 2014 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)

Aero Contractors Airline, West Africa's 51 years old Aviation Company is well respected aviation service provider in scheduled commercial and helicopter offshore oil and gas sector operation.

Aero has played a key role in the oil and gas operation in Nigeria and well respected aviation service provider in the rotary wing (helicopter) offshore oil and gas sector plus the fixed wing scheduled and charter passenger sector. Aero is uniquely placed in the Nigerian market to offer both rotary and fixed wing services to the highest international standards of safety.

Currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger,Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares,quality on-board services,good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence.Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record.Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa.

Aero Contractors Airline is recruiting qualified individuals to fill the position of:

Job Title: Audit/Control Officer


Reports To: Head, Internal Audit & Control
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Purpose Statement

To perform routine audit functions and enforce compliance with policies and procedures for internal control purposes.

Key Accountabilities
  • Carry out continuous evaluation and determination of the adequacy of internal controls at the stations/business unit and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Create and improve desirable control and compliance culture within the Business Unit which align with the company's overall business objectives.
  • Enforce aggressive revenue assurance and cost reduction strategies for the business
  • Carry out review of all procurements including technical spares and management of same with a view to ensuring Value For Money (VFM), Economy and Efficiency
  • Monitor Aircraft availability and Aircrafts On Ground(AOGs) with a view to following up to ensure maximum aircraft availability
  • Carry out regular cash/stock count exercises and ensure all observed audit and control issues are promptly investigated and addressed/resolved
  • Provide control, risk and compliance counselling and advisory support to the business
  • Conduct prompt investigation of frauds, complaints, service failures, breaches of policies and regulations as well as other referred cases and ensure that the cases are dispensed within set deadlines
  • Ensure prompt rendition of qualitative control and compliance reports to the Head of Internal Audit and Control
  • Carryout regular offsite reviews of stations and processes
Educational/ Professional Qualification
  • B.Sc/HND in related discipline
  • Relevant professional accounting qualifications e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA
Functional skills
  • Knowledge of internal control concepts & applications
  • Knowledge of Aviation Industry dynamics
  • Knowledge of internal audit practices
  • Knowledge of accounting and investigation procedures
  • Good oral and written communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience
  • 3 years cognate experience
Application Closing Date
25th November, 2014.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should your knowledge, skills and abilities match the above job profile, please enter your data into the attached excel sheet and email as an attachment to: [email protected] with the job title as your subject.

Click here to download the Excel Format


Other important information
  • Vacancy is opened to all qualified internal/external applicants.
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.