Internal Auditor at Arbico Plc

Responsibilities

• Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the organisation in line with the international standards.
• Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding Construction sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits.
• Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Performs audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques. Travelling to different sites to conduct spot checks, meet relevant staff and obtain documents and information
• Consistently Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Contributes, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
• Provides advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within Arbico Plc.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd Class upper degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years internal audit/control experience out of which 5 years must be in a construction or oil and gas industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio) and Accounting Software (Tally; Peachtree)
• Capable of demonstrating up to date technical financial reporting knowledge including in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Excellent Reporting and presentation skills
• Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with all types of individuals