Job Overview-Internal-Audit-Assistant


About The Company:

Our Client is a fast growing Auto company in Lagos, Nigeria, serving unique and discerning clientele since 1995. Their customer base includes Corporate Organizations, Government Parastatals and Private Individuals. They are very proud of their reputation by maintaining high standard quality when choosing the Car(s) we offer for sale, consistently improving our pre-sales and after sales services and offering the better price always for excellence within and outside the industry.

JOB TITLE: Internal Audit Assistant

Department: Accounting

Job Purpose: The Internal Audit Assistant is to add value and improve the operations of the company by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes management to meet the strategic, financial, and operational objectives of the company.

Responsible to: Internal Auditor.

Responsible for: To obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts to contribute to the successful delivery of the annual plan of internal audit activity.

Job Description: Auditing Operations.

Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial
reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
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
Collating, checking and analysing spreadsheet data
Examining company accounts and financial control systems
Gauging levels of financial risk within organisations
Checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
Ensuring that assets are safeguarded
Identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made
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
Preparing reports, commentaries and financial statements
Liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendations
Ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
Undertaking reviews of wages.
Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance
standards

Key Skills & Competence:
Self-motivation, determination and confidence
Ability to divide your time between work and study
Meticulous attention to detail
A strong aptitude for maths
Excellent problem-solving skills
A keen interest in the financial system
Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure
Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
Strong IT skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills
Knowledge of accounting; algebra; basic auditing; statistics; office practices & procedures; generally accepted government auditing
standards & auditing procedures.
Skill in operation of motor vehicle; use of calculator; use of personal computer.
Ability to understand system of accounting procedures; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate & classify information
about data, people or things; handle routine inquiries from & contacts with public officials; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral,
picture or schedule form; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

Person’s Specification:
Must possess at least Minimum of an HND/ BSc degree in Accounting or Finance or in any other relevant discipline
Professional Qualification such as ACA , ACCA, ICAN would be an advantage
2-3yrs of experience in Accounting and Auditing
Sound independent judgement
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor
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

Closing Date: December 30th, 2016
Method of Application: All suitably qualified candidates are to apply online at www.talentsandskills.net