Audit Analyst

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• To execute Audit plan according to professional standards and communicate all relevant findings, especially critical or potentially significant ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial statements and document insights / finding / recommendations
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Support Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget
• Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited
• Review the capital and operational budget
• Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
• Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organisation
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Support the Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget
• Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited
• Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Key Requirements

• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
• A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage
• Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Big 4, Global corporate or international work experience is a distinct advantage
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills