Internal Audit Officer at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

ROLE OVERVIEW

• The role of the Internal Audit officer is critical in ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, compliance with regulatory standards, and safeguarding company assets

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To assist the senior members of the audit team in fulfilling all engagement responsibilities, including ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of all audit reports and standard processes.
• To provide value-added and relevant analyses of an organization's internal control structure, transaction information and analysis, performance, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with established audit standards and control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Reviewing records to ensure that they are accurate and complete according to company standards
• Verify assets and liabilities, compare items to documentation, and complete audit work papers that document audit engagements and findings
• Performing audits of financial records to ensure that they are accurate and comply with regulations
• Communicate audit findings and prepare a final report; discuss findings with the audit engagement manager.
• Identifying any errors in accounting practices or procedures and recommending solutions
• Prepare audits and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing accounting records to verify compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance of the financial and accounting processes and procedures with global best practices and international accounting standards
• Ensures financial probity in use of company Fund.
• Performs special audits and investigations into suspected misconduct by employees.
• Participate actively in the resolution of customer bills complaints bill resolution mechanism especially NERC related.
• Monitoring and Enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and policies implementations and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies
• Any other duty that may be assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or any other related courses.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in similar role.
• Good Knowledge and experience in the power sector will be added advantage.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to details and accuracy in documentation