Duties and Responsibilities
Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans.
Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
Obtaining, analysing and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc.
Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organisation and suggest recommendations.
Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.

Qualifications/Requirements
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor.
Minimum of B.Sc or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any related field.
Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Sound independent judgement.

Skills and Competencies:
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
Proficiency in spoken and written English Language.
Friendly, warm and compassionate personality.
Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
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.
Good leadership and people management skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@sternandkay.com.ng using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.