Audit Manager at Mandilas Group

Job Summary

• The Audit Manager will provide an objective and independent assurance with regards to the effectiveness of Mandilas Group Enterprises Limited's risk management, audit and internal control processes to minimise risk exposure and improve organisational efficiency.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Oversee audit reviews, examination of records, reports, and operating practices within Mandilas departments. Validate audit findings and prepare preliminary audit report and recommendations.
• Review business processes, identify and recommend process improvement opportunities for better efficiency or control in Mandilas. Facilitate periodic update of Company-wide policies and procedures with emerging leading practices, enhanced controls.
• Support the Group Head, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance in the development and tracking of the Mandilas' annual audit plans and programme.
• Review administrative processes and procedures with a view to explore possible improvement opportunities and take precautionary measures against identified gaps.
• Keep abreast with Federal, State and Local financial and legal requirements to ensure Mandilas is in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative final audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations of the department.
• Monitor and ascertain the establishment of various control mechanisms, procedures and practices, their implementation, and adequacies.
• Develop and ensure approval of internal audit and risk management strategies as well as action plans to promote a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree in related field is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent is required
• Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Behavioural, Business process and control analysis
• Leadership and people management, Audit planning, execution & reporting
• Stakeholder management, Enterprise risk management
• Communication (verbal and written), Policy and regulation implementation Compliance monitoring, Financial Reporting, Financial and risk analysis.