Audit Supervisor at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Department -  AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State
JOB SUMMARY
The Audit Supervisor oversees audit staff during audits and control consulting engagements that evaluate corporate management and operating practices. You are expected to take responsibility for external audit assignments, financial institutions, medium sized companies, various industries and sectors. You will have the opportunity to gain multi-disciplinary industries and business sectors within the firm. You must be driven to achieve specific goals and targets.
Your overall goal is to ensure the company and her clients are constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic objectives.
Job Description

• Oversees audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
• Review automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the department's methodology.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.
• Develop annual audit plan and coordinate audit activities.
• Oversee audit planning and reporting activities according to established policies.
• Supervise audit team to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Evaluate performance of audit staffs and provide appropriate feedback.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Organize trainings for audit team for skill development.
• Coordinate with team to review audit findings.
• Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations.
• Assist in developing budgets and timelines for upcoming audits.
• Evaluate current audit procedures and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to improve operational efficiency
• Communicate audit status to management on regular basis.
• Discuss with management about audit observations, recommendations and actions to be taken
• Prepare clear and complete audit work papers and store them in department repository.
• Analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.

EDUCATION

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Should be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA).

KNOWLEDGE & REQUIREMENTS

• Technical skills requirements
• Proven work experience as an External Auditor: 3-4 years post ICAN with 2 years hands on leadership experience in similar capacity
• Thorough knowledge of current external auditing techniques, auditing practices, tax consultancy and relevant regulations.
• Experience of the entire audit and Tax process
• Good knowledge of accounting and standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Additional skills requirements
• Track record of leading audit teams
• Experience in data analysis and financial reporting

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Financial Service industry experience to include; tax consultancy, Advisory and Compliance services
• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Professional audit certifications required
• Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.)
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills
• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution
• Must be able to view controls issues and concerns from the perspective of the Audit Committee and Senior Management
• Must be capable of presenting results to senior management

SALARY – N250,000.00 gross. can be negotiated slightly higher based on experience and suitability for the role