Internal Audit Officer at Synapse Resource Center

Job Description
To assist the Head of Audit carry out the following tasks:

• Assessing risk factors to identify high risk areas within the organization.
• Contributing to the formulation of Audit policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted audit principles and standards
• Conducting regular reviews of operational and accounting systems and practices to identify weaknesses and make suitable recommendations for improvement.
• Ensuring reliability and sufficiency of the financial and management information generated by and furnished for the use of the Company
• Undertaking special assignments as may be required by Management
• Conducting pre-audit of transactions in order to ensure the authenticity of these transactions and their compliance with established procedures
• Ensuring that post audit action plans are implemented and adhered to by relevant personnel.
• Conducting special investigations based on available information to resolve procedure and financial breaches in internal systems
• Evaluating the state of internal control arrangements in the company; and makes recommendations to assure management of their continued adequacy and appropriateness.
• Evaluating, reviewing and improving the internal control, accounting systems and organization procedures to determine that they are properly designed, functioning and regularly updated.
• Maintaining contacts and interaction with External Auditors, Tax Authorities and other Financial Consultants of the company.
• Timely submission of periodic reports as assigned
• Faithfully discharging all duties according to laid down standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure smooth running of the business
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management and quarterly Board reports

Education, Experience & Skills

• First Degree must be in Accounting
• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
• Must possess 1- 2 years auditing experience
• Must be resident in Lagos
• Good Knowledge of current accounting and auditing standards
• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software
• Be available to start immediately