Internal Audit Officer at Meristem Securities Limited

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for generating added-value evaluations and recommendations to enhance the company’s governance, risk management, compliance, controls and audit model to accomplish the strategic objectives and transformational agenda.
• The position provides great prospects for a bright and hard-working individual willing to grow in a high performing company and fulfill a meaningful career.

Job Details

Technical Skills

•  Work with the Head, Internal Audit, to determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans 
• Responsible for developing compliance programs, reviewing company policies, and advising management on possible risks 
• Provide assurance that our business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines 
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc. 
• Prepare reports that reflect audit’s results and document process • Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings 
• Maintain open communication with management 
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum 
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Responsible for reviewing management account postings to ensure that they are accurate and free of misstatements. 
• Responsible for the collation of audit observations and documentation of audit working papers to ensure appropriate documentation of audit procedures and working papers. 
• Participate and provide input in the articulation and development of the Internal Audit departmental strategy 
• Provide broad guidelines for the articulation of the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines and monitor and ensure compliance by all staff.
• Ensure the timely resolution of investigated items, audit/review points and other key exceptional issues/matters. 
• Monitor actual activity and performance levels against the agreed budget and take appropriate corrective action to ensure a cost-justified execution of the departmental activities. 
• Monitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and resolve control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Accounting, Finance, or another related field 
• ACA, ACCA, Certification with Institute of Internal Auditors and CISA will be an added advantage.
• At least 2-5 years of practical experience in a private accounting firm and/or hands on experience in executing internal and external audits 
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Working knowledge of the Nigeria Capital market operations