Internal Audit Function at SIAO

Responsibilities

• Examining company accounts and financial control systems.
• Gauging levels of financial risk within the organisations.
• Checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
• Review payments/invoices for validity, budget allocation and supporting documents, for onward authorisation and approvals
• Collating, checking and analysing spreadsheet data
• Review postings from the source documents to the books of account on a timely basis
• Ensuring that assets are safeguarded.
• Identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on the changes to be made.
• Liaising with managerial staff and preparing findings and recommendations.
• Ensuring procedures, policies, legislations are correctly followed and complied with.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CISA) preferred.
• Proven internal auditing experience, ideally in the above sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian financial accounting principles, regulations, and auditing standards.
• Proficient in financial software and spreadsheets.
• Capable of both independent and team work.
• Skilled in risk assessment and control evaluation.
• Familiar with Nigerian capital market and investment sector regulations