General Manager, Internal Audit at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose

• Key member and leader of the Internal Audit team
• Manages and leads complex and challenging risk-based internal audits and controls, producing reports and recommendations for the company’s Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Thereby provides Management with independent, timely and reasonable assurance that internal control systems are adequate and effective
• Will perform audits across all functions and locations.

Accountabilities (Abridged)
Travels to business locations to perform the responsibilities set out below:

• Manages and leads entire audit assignment process, including detailed planning of audit assignments, audit testing, and reporting in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
• Ensures that audit assignments are focused on key risk areas, and are performed efficiently and within time and expense budgets.
• Supervises / leads / coaches other relevant staff including co-sourced audit staff where applicable.
• Documents audit findings and drafts audit reports, ensuring that audit issues are communicated and resolved as early as possible. Obtains necessary approvals of final reports before issue.

Criteria

• B.Sc or equivalent in Accounting or related discipline
• Previous experience with any of the Big Four Accounting Firms is a plus
• Minimum of 9+ years' experience in a reputable organization.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Planning and Time Management skills.