Audit Specialist

Job Objectives:

• To provide leadership to the analysts in the validation of financial statements
• To ensure improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal operations of the organization

Job Summary:

Conduct financial and operational audits and special reviews, with focus on supporting the Group Head of Audit in providing assurance to management and the Board on Compliance with policies and procedures, as well as the effectiveness of risk management processes and the control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Team lead in the development and monitoring execution of the Financial & Operational Audit Plan
• Ensure team members possess required skills to conduct financial audits
• Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documentation of processes and procedures
• Evaluate financial records and establish risk-based audit programs
• Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team
• Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system
• Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
• Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments
• Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the team lead, Unit MD and the Audit Committee
• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics.   
• Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Team lead.
• Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
• Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
• Work with process owners to review management’s response to external audit management letter recommendations; monitor progress on plans to address them and perform follow-up
• Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process

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 required: 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 7 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
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Financial Controls.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills.