Accountabilities

• Assess the risk management techniques/principles of assigned business or  functional areas within the required timeline.
• Identify possible red flags and draft risk-based audit programs for different  audit tasks.
• Carry out the audit of business processes, policies, systems, financials,  operations, governance and HSSE.
• Discuss audit findings/significant variations with relevant staff and senior  management after each audit task and proffer suggested solutions.
• Prepare draft audit report and work papers with minimum supervision.
• Review the suitability of internal control design and test their operating  effectiveness.
• Perform the audit of business information technology and data  management system tools (like ERP).
• Evaluate the level of business compliance with its policies, processes and  existing systems.
• Discuss possible control issues with relevant business heads to improve and  add value to the system.
• Participate actively in the review of business processes to drive efficiency  gains.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory provisions of the  businesses.
• Carry out spot checks and quarterly/periodic inventory counts and  reconciliation.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Internal Audit

Requirements

• University Degree in Accounting or any other course.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 year of cognate experience in similar role, IT/Systems.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Auditor or other audit experience (The “Big 4” is a plus).
• Relevant professional qualification (CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA, etc.) will be an added advantage
• Systems knowledge and familiarity, ERP (Oracle or Power Enterprise) preferably.
• Sound independent judgement.
• Ability to administer Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook in various situations.
•  Ability to travel for audit assignments in various locations at short notice