Our client, an umbrella association that conducts examinations and awards professional certifications to medical practitioners [across West Africa] seeks the services of an Internal Audit Officer. The ideal holder of this office will oversee the control of the full audit cycle that include risk and control management, governance, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations of the College.

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities & duties
• The internal Auditor will audit the process of operation, company’s asset, payroll, and ensure standards are being followed
• Draw up operating standards to be followed by staff
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Identify and assess the organizations wide risks during all reviews; feed results of such into audit reviews and risk management system
• Plan, scope and execute internal audit reviews in line with IIA standards
• Present line manager with recommendations and improvements to ensure compliance and improve business efficiency
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievements
• Prepare drafts of internal audit reports
• Build and maintain key management relationships across all operations
• Administrative support (tracking, follow-ups, etc.)
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures as well as cost savings
• Provide ad hoc support on internal audit or other activities as and when required
• Provide assistance in the finance/accounts unit as and when required
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Any other duties of similar responsibilities assigned by line manager from time to time.

Academic qualifications
• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing
• Qualified Accountant or candidates in view of qualification

Work experience & skills
• At least 4 years’ internal audit experience in a structured organization
• MS Office and exposure to ERP systems
• Exceptional documentation, accounting, and IT skills
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be able work independently and as part of a team
• Must have an excellent report writing and verbal communication skills
• Possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement
• Knowledge of financial systems, documentation and record keeping, attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, teamwork.

Salary
• From N200,000 monthly depending on experience and qualification

How to apply
• Interested and qualified candidates with the required years of experience should forward CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using ‘IAO-12’ as the subject of the mail before January 31, 2020.