Director of Internal Audit at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Internal Audit

Summary of Duties

• The Director of Internal Audit reports to the President / Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for the day-to-day evaluation, internal control and performance audit of the University.
• S/he will carefully analyse reports, statements, and accounting software of the University to ensure accurate calculations.
• The Director of Internal Audit detects and reports any discrepancies within the University’s financial records. 
• If an error has occurred, it is their duty to trace it back to the source and make recommendations to ensure more accurate accounting in the future.
• Also, the successful candidate will be responsible for an independent review and appraisal of the fiscal and administrative operations of the University.
• S/he implements direct and monitors auditing policies, procedures, and standards.
• The Director of Audit plans and conducts operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; Develops audit procedures and systems, oversees audit findings and recommendations; and Makes recommendations based on audit observations and monitors implementations of the same.
• S/he will work within policies included in state and federal law of Nigeria and administrative regulations of the University and perform special investigations as requested by the President/Vice-Chancellor, in addition to other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Auditing
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA
• Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage
• Candidate must be computer literate with a knowledge of relevant packages
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to accounting and practices

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