Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Scheduled work time    Monday-Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel & work weekends)
Location    Jos, Plateau State
Closing Date    Sunday 12th January 2025

Job Summary                                                                                 

The Compliance Officer/Internal Auditor ensures the organization and its employees comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal and donor policies. Also, independently evaluate the organization’s financial and operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that authorization and approval controls are adequate and properly implemented. 
Review existing organizational policies and procedures. 
Conduct virtual training/orientation for the program staff, updating them on the organization/donor’s policies, processes, and procedures. 
Conduct audits and internal investigations to identify potential compliance issues proactively.
Reporting significant compliance issues and risks to executive management and recommending solutions 
Developing annual risk-based audit plans and schedules 
Documenting key processes, risks, and controls within the organization 
Performing walkthroughs and testing of internal controls to assess effectiveness
Identifying control gaps and deficiencies through testing and interviews 
Reviewing company records, reports, systems, and procedures for accuracy, timeliness and compliance 
Preparing comprehensive written audit reports on findings, recommendations, and conclusions 
Presenting audit findings to management and the PR 
Conducting follow-ups on the implementation of corrective actions 
Ensure costs are budgeted, reasonable (value for money), allowable, allocable, and supported 
Examine and verify all supporting documentation, including reports, statements, records, eligibility and appropriate authorization; 
Prepare reports and preserve documentation pertaining to work performed for internal records. 
Follow up on PR’s IA&C, LFA, GF, and external Audit findings and recommendations. 
Ensure Procurement processes align with Procurement Policy with particular attention paid to supplier selection process and contract execution. 
Ensure that staff retirements are in line with retirement guidelines and policy. 
Ensure monthly reconciliation is done and reviewed by the compliance as when due. 
Ensure WHT is deducted on all contracts of supplies and services and promptly remitted to the State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
Review fixed assets register and ensure completeness and proper tagging of all assets. Perform training and outreach spot checks. 
Communicate regularly with PR to ask for clarifications and support when required. 
Any other duties that the Supervisor may assign

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or HND in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline 
Professional Certification (ICAN & ACCA) is an added advantage. 
3+ years of auditing experience, with audit methodology knowledge 
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities 
High attention to detail with organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines 
Strong written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills 
Excellent analytical thinking and detail-oriented 
Strong knowledge of risk assessment and auditing techniques 
Excellent verbal communication and report writing aptitude 
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Interested and qualified candidates should Submit their “Cover Letter and CV in single file” in Word format to: Info@ltrnigeria.org This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

Info@ltrnigeria.org