Senior Audit Accountant at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Principal Accountabilities

• The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Use advanced knowledge of accounting to prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Identify risk management issues.
• This position will work in support of the Internal Audit management by:
• Demonstrating advanced understanding of internal control concepts and experience apply them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions;
• Working with management to implement the audit plan and system to assess the controls in place that mitigate identified risks to Takeda;
• Reviewing the day-to-day activities of resources from the co-sourcing consulting firm, including assessing and revising proposed audit programs, coordinating the review of documentation and implementing the interview schedule;
• Writing and working with management to communicate action plans resulting from audit findings and recommendations, ensuring that all significant areas are appropriately documented and addressed;
• Primary point of contact to manage audit files and records, ensuring files are maintained in accordance with Record Retention schedules;
• Demonstrating advanced knowledge to identify risk areas to through formal and informal risk assessments and gap analyses;
• Building networks and relationships with other functional areas to build support for the audit plans and initiatives;
• Ensuring adequate supervision of guest auditors.

Skills & Requirements
Qualifications:

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with appropriate coursework in tax and accounting.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 7-10 years of previous accounting and auditing experience with a minimum of 4 years in an international audit firm.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles and standards.
• Proficient use of computer applications, such as MS Office and accounting software.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, statistical, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficient with relevant technical accounting tools, such as tax programs, research platforms, risk assessment technology, electronic binders, client portals, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment.
• The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

• Work is considered sedentary and performed mainly in a pleasant office environment with rare exposure to environmental factors.
• Minimal safety hazards with general office working conditions.
• Travel varies based upon client needs.

Contacts:

• Position has frequent contact with all levels of team members, clients, vendors, government agencies, professional groups, legal advisors, and consultants.