Audit/Compliance Officer at Deloitte

Reference Number: GFA009
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• To execute planned audit activities efficiently and professionally in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and the IIA Standards. Also, to assist the Audit Manager in implementing the internal audit plan.

Roles and Responsibilities
Risk Management and Assurance:

• Reviews SR and State Office financial and operational reporting systems to ensure integrity and reliability of information for decision making.
• Provides necessary support and information to external assurance providers to facilitate their independent assessment of NTBLCP activities

Compliance:

• Follows up with SRs, State Offices and relevant NTBLCP staff to ensure proper, complete and timely retirement of advances.
• Conducts checks to verify compliance with NTBLCP and Global Fund policies and procedures, and external (regulatory) requirements.
• Participates in procurement activities as an independent observer to ensure compliance with the relevant policies and procedures.
• Conducts audit activities in compliance with the audit manual and charter.

Audit Planning:

• Prepares audit program and budget for review and approval by the Audit Manager.
• Prepares audit notification including the timing of audits and list of audit requirements.
• Participates in annual asset verification and inventory/stock taking exercises.

Audit Execution:

• Conducts regular field visits to sub-recipients, project/ activity locations, beneficiaries, vendors and other relevant stakeholders, as required, to address key identified risks in line with the approved audit plan.
• Conducts spot checks of transactions to verify purpose in line with grant objectives and agreement, value for money, and appropriate authorization.
• Routinely carries out physical verification of fixed assets, stock and cash, and follow-up on any discrepancies noted.
• Performs or assist in advisory/ special assignments including investigations of suspected fraud or misappropriation, as assigned by the Audit Manager.
• Communicates with relevant stakeholders throughout the audit and ensure that significant issues/ irregularities are communicated to the appropriate authorities for immediate action.
• Ensures that work done is documented in working papers linked to specific audit objectives and cross-referenced to the relevant audit program sections.

Reporting and Follow Up:

• Ensures working papers are complete and that evidence obtained is sufficient to support audit findings.
• Drafts audit report, including key findings and recommendations for improvement, for Audit Manager’s review and approval.
• Follows-up on significant findings from previous audits and flag any long-outstanding issues for management action.
• Performs any other duties that can be reasonably expected of an audit/ compliance officer, as assigned by the Audit Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• HND / BSc in Accountancy / Finance or related discipline
• Professional qualification (ACA, CA, CPA / ACCA) is mandatory
• Professional internal audit/ risk qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACFE is an added advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, or a related field.

Desired competencies:

• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Financial Regulation and Tax Laws.
• Knowledge in executing and implementing risk assessments and programs in the audit area.
• Knowledge of IFR Standards
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management.