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Job Title: Internal IT Auditor  

Job Level: To be determined

Location: Lagos mainland
Job Type : Full Time
Minimum Qualification: Bsc in Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc), MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage
Preferred Years of Experience: 7years

JOB SUMMARY:

The internal auditor will be responsible for conducting and reporting scheduled audits, key control testings and investigations.
The ideal candidate will perform the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
He or she will coordinate with external auditors, while ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
Experience as an internal auditor in a technology firm is highly desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
Design and implement an effective internal audit plan to review businesses activities around the operations of the Company and ensures timely reporting for management decision making.
Evaluate the adequacy of the company’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the company’s goals and objectives and make recommendations
Investigate all frauds and other required cases and reporting on all to the appropriate quarters
Evaluate audit management report for implementation and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
Carry out monthly audit review of financial statements prepared by accounts
Partake in periodic stock taking exercise at all company location
Perform all assigned audit assignment at financial, operational and administrative processes and systems.
Assist in and contribute to the development and planning of the Annual Risk Assessment by identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions to key business risks.
Evaluate comprehensive business processes and transactions to analyze productiveness of controls and risk alleviation.
Review Internal Control systems within the company, suitable recommendations for Audit findings and drafting of Audit report.

COMPETENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
Data mining and analytic
Testing and Analysis Skills
A keen interest in the financial system.
Ability to work with deadlines and to work under pressure.
Sound strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness
Communication & Presentation, Good report writing skills
Comprehensive, clear, and constructive audit and fraud reports
Display awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters

REQUIREMENTS:

First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc), MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage
Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
Minimum Seven (7) 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.
Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
Systems Audit experience is a plus
Experience working in Fintech/Banking/Financial sector is an added advantage
External Audit Experience is as an added advantage