Internal Audit Officer at Elizade Toyota Nigeria Limited

Main Purpose

• The Internal Audit Officer will work closely with the Internal Control Team in carrying out internal audit functions and promoting a ‘control culture’ within the organization.

Job Description

• Reviews the reconciliation of the book / physical inventory in the branch.
• Prepares and submits internal audit assessment reports (issues, recommendations) to line Manager.
• Assist in the verification and recording of spare parts.
• Review spare parts counter sales reports as required
• Carry out monthly stock taking
• Conduct regular internal audit of the branch
• Assist in reconciliation and analysis of transactions
• Conduct investigations on alleged irregularities and fraud
• Assist in monitoring the business function of the branches and reporting all material findings and preparing appropriate recommendations for corrective actions
• Ensure proper safeguard of assets and proper utilization
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, summarized and reported accordingly
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretions in sharing such information with legal confines
• Ensure timely regulating reporting
• Assesses and monitors adequacy/quality of adherence to internal control procedures.
• Escalates identified weaknesses in controls to line manager and recommends workable solutions.
• Investigates violations of workshop/store operational procedures and makes recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial action. Assesses and monitors adequacy/quality of adherence to internal control procedures.
• Among others

Qualifications

• First Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field
• 3-5 years working experience.
• Sound and practical knowledge of Microsoft NAV and Excel
• Relevant professional certifications.
• Ability to use accounting software is an advantage.

The Candidate must possess:

• Analytical Skills
• Business process and control analysis
• Working knowledge of accounting processes, financial and business audit.
• Financial and risk analysis
• Audit standards and regulatory guidelines
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Team work.