Job Summary
The Internal Auditor is responsible to ensure an independent, objective assessment and assurance to improve operations and performance in NRCS.
The internal Auditor is responsible for investigating reports of suspected wrongdoing, examine operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
The internal auditor is faced with the task of reviewing the means for safeguarding assets; ascertain if results are consistent with management’s objectives and goals.
In addition, such person appraises the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed; and reviews the systems established to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, plans, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities
Review the reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating information;
Review compliance with policies, regulations, procedures and laws’
Review the means of safeguarding the assets of the Nigerian Red Cross Society;
Appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed;
Review operations or programs to determine whether results and outcomes are consistent with established objectives, and whether goals are being achieved;
Participate in the design of major internal controls systems; and
Provide advisory service to the board, as required or requested, on internal controls, risk management and audit issues

Internal Audit:
Identifies risk areas to determine the audit scope
Plans and perform operational, process and compliance audits
Evaluates operations and processes with special regard to efficiency and effectiveness
Reviews compliance with internal policies, procedures and external regulations
Reports audit findings to respective management and the Board
Monitors action plans and status reports
Performs special investigations as per request
Collaborates closely with all levels of management and employees
Promotes good business practices

Internal Control System:
Maintains and further improves the standardized group wide Internal Control System
Reviews and assesses the internal controls
Develops solutions in order to improve processes and/or systems
Provides guidance and training on relevant control processes
Assists management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles
Coordinates the cooperation with external auditors
Risk Management:
Plans, executes and monitors the overall risk management process
Ensures evaluation of identified risks considering criteria such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors
Supports the organization in establishing scenario planning and business continuity plans
Develops and implements risk reporting
Note: The duties enunciated above are intended to describe the duties of the appointee expected to undertake the position. It is not a complete and exhaustive list as alterations or deletion of duties may occur from time to time in accordance with the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

Qualifications
Minimum of a BA or BS/HND qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
Chartered or member of a professional body is required
3 years or more Audit Firm Experience is highly required
Experience working with NGO’s preferred
Proven previous experience in project management

Experience in:
Establishment and enforcement of sound internal controls
Excellent written and oral skills in English
Strong operational management ability; a clear focus on results – sets goals, plans, and prioritizes effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans
Work experience:
Minimum of 6 years work experience

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a 1-page 4-year Vision Statement for the Nigerian Red Cross Society and CV as attachments to: cv@aquarianconsult.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note
The CV must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be within the Directorate level.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.