The Internal Audit Officer functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance with external regulations and guidelines as well as internal policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit tests and evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of control system
• Propose practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Prepares audit reports/memorandums to proffer recommendations to the Head of audit
• Assists in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan
• Safeguards corporate assets s by ensuring that appropriate and effective internal controls are in place
• Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud
• Collect, co-ordinate and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit Committee meeting
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Act as an objective source of independent advice for the achievement of the corporate objective
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, finding, and associated reports; verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
• Keeps abreast current developments and changes in external regulations as applicable.
• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assess compliance
• Performs any other responsibility assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc in Banking and Finance, Accountingor any other related field
• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC.

Experience:

• 2 – 3 years Internal audit experience in a financial institution or an audit firm
• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Strong strategy and implementation skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suit
• Ability to multi task and handle pressure
• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values
• Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters
• Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations.