Internal Auditor at Ascentech Services Limited

Details:

Our client, an FMCG organisation with operations across Nigeria in the Agro-allied, Crop protection and Soap & Chemicals manufacturing, is urgently seeking to engage an Internal Auditor for its Agro-allied subsidiary.

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate will be an objective, highly skilled Internal Auditor. S/he will add value and optimize the organisation's operations through systematic and disciplined approach to maximizing the effectiveness of the risk management, control, and governance processes.

Duties

• Proven ability to perform and control the full audit cycle.
• Ability to oversee risk management and control management to maximize operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance.
• Strong sense of commitment to compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Assessment skills needed to determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Collaborative and organizational skills needed to obtain, analyze, and evaluate necessary accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills needed to present reports that reflect audit’s results and document the process.
• Accessibility and willingness to act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and achievement of goals.
• Keen sense for details including ability to identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings strategies.
• Willingness to maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Excellent written skills including ability to document processes and prepare audit findings.
• Focus and follow-through needed to conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Eagerness to engage in continued learning and skills development regarding sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Conduct surprise checks and report on the various activities
• Identify control / procedural variances and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Prepare and submit monthly report on the activities carried out
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Key Requirements

• BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, and/or a highly numerate discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the FMCG industry
• Chartered Accountant (i.e. ACA or ACCA)
• Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Ability to consistently and accurately manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed, clear reports.
• Proven working knowledge of all applicable auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and industry regulations.
• High degree of aptitude regarding attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills and make sound independent judgements.
• Good communication skills
• Good and positive attitude
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills