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.