Internal Auditor at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is a top-notch agricultural seeds Company founded in 2009. We specialise in the production of seeds of Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Soybeans and Vegetable Seeds

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Head Office, Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Senior Management

Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will be responsible for evaluating the organization's internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting systems to help prevent fraud and safeguard assets.He/ She will also assist management in achieving the organization's goals by identifying and assessing risks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope, identify potential threats and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc. to identify discrepancies
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions
• Anticipate emerging issues through research and interviews
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Accounting, Finance, Audit or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar role

Skills and Knowledge:

• High attention to details and excellent analytical skills
• Very familiar with the use of Sage50
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work with large amount of data to compile detailed reports
• Sound independent judgment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure to specific deadlines
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.

Salary

• Attractive and Competitive

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2025.