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Job title : Internal Control and Audit Officer
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : November 03, 2024
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Job Summary
- The Internal Control and Audit Officer is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organization.
- This role involves conducting audits, analysing business processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- The role requires a thorough understanding of financial reporting, risk assessment, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic risk assessment to identify operational and financial risks and recommend risk-mitigating measures.
- Identify gaps and recommend internal control measures, including to appraise the adequacy of control systems.
- Ensure protection of the organization’s assets against fraud and theft.
- Verify the accuracy of financial statements, reports, accounting system.
- Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, corporate policies and procedures.
- Investigate identified and reported cases, including following up to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare audit reports and communicate findings in a timely manner.
- Verify the validity and certainty of goal achievement.
- Participate in the development and implementation a detailed audit plan.
- Recommend or provide requisite guidance on control for effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is an added advantage.
- In-depth understanding of accounting and auditing standards.
- Hands on experience with relevant software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain objective view and confidentiality.
- Commitment to ethical standards and high level of personal and professional integrity.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Professional level verbal and written communication with good report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, including Resume and a Cover Letter to: [email protected] using “Internal Control and Audit Officer ” as the subject of the email.
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