JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Division/Department: Group Internal Control & Audit
Location: Head Office
2. Directly Reports to: Supervisor, Internal Audit and Senior Internal Audit Officer
Indirectly Reports to: Group Head, ICA Supervises: n/a
3. JOB SUMMARY
The Internal Audit Officer’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the achievement of the Audit Function’s objectives by participating in various audit monitoring and investigation teams. This job incumbent has responsibility for implementing the day-to-day functions of the ICA Department, to achieve objectives consistent with the company’s corporate strategy and business goals. This is achieved by conducting periodic independent assessments of the integrity of business processes as well as levels of compliance with laid down procedures and controls.
4. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in the implementation of audit work plans in respect of the various Internal Audit assignments
- Monitors organisation wide compliance with the laid down policies, processes and procedures
- Reviews systems and procedures across all business areas and recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate
- Prepares audit reports and makes recommendations.
- Conducts confidential investigations on control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time
- Manages the day-to-day assignment-related operational issues.
- Ensures adequate care and maintenance of audit documents
- Performs other activities as may be assigned by the Group Head ICA and IA Manager from time to time
5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Adequate inspection coverage of all Entities’ Businesses
- Number of spot checks and reviews per period
- Timeliness in conducting investigations
- Number of queries from the regulatory authorities and external audit reports
- Quality and timeliness of reports and updates
- Adequacy of risks and controls of the company’s operational activities
- Quality of audit reports
6. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 1st degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related area.
- 1 -3 years cognate work experience, in a structured business environment
7. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
- Products Knowledge
- Audit Planning
- Accounting (Management & Financial)
- Financial Analysis/Interpretation
- Audit Investigations & Documentation
- Analytical Thinking & Conceptualisation
- Budgeting & Budget Monitoring
- Leadership/ Supervisory Skills
- Internal Controls
- Oral and Written Communication
- PC Utilisation
- Project Management
- Total Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Relationship Management