Position Description
The Internal Audit Officer position is created for experienced auditors: auditors who have had experience in operational and financial auditing in manufacturing industry.
The position is ideal for someone looking for opportunity for fresh challenges in manufacturing sector.
On each audit, the Internal Auditor should demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and audit investigative skills, as well as establishing and maintaining good relationships with staff.
In addition, the Internal Auditor must be willing to lead from time to time on various audits and department projects.
The Internal Auditor should have basic skills in project management.
Responsibilities
Consult with manager on scope and audit timetable
Initiate discussions with business unit regarding planning and scope issues
Conduct audits consistent with Company and department policies; manage timely completion of audit including communication of status to manager.
Identify and document financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
Champion consistent and periodic audit exercise for the company
Document audit findings into audit report format as the audit progresses
Adapt audit process and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the organisation
Develop a standard audit report consistent with report writing guidelines and suitable for both internal and external clients such as Board of directors, external auditors, etc.
Work to issue audit report in timely manner
Any other responsibilities assigned to you
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
He or she will be well versed in all Microsoft programs including excel, power point, and word.
He/she must have:
Ability to operate in team as leader and follower
Ability to handle successfully and effectively assigned responsibility for specific assignments
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to write strong business report
Effective people supervision skill; Possess the confidence and ability to influence people; strong physical presence and energy
Possess excellent inter personal skills; be selfmotivated
Possess high level of initiative and emotional intelligence; able to think outside the box
Sound awareness of emerging issues within and outside department/ organisation with the ability to adapt to the changing operating environment of the sector
Suggest innovative solutions to common departmental problem
Requirements
Applicant must have B.Sc./HND preferably in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration.
A minimum of 3 years audit experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Proven experience leading and building teams through an audit engagement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Working knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus
Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team
Understanding of relevant regulatory issues and implementation practices
Understanding of audit methodology and use of various audit tools to facilitate the audit process
CPA,ACCA, ICAN is preferred
Applicants should send their CV’s to: careers@graceco.com.ng
Apply via :
careers@graceco.com.ng
