Internal Audit Officer at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Job Description

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain,analyzeand evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and in some cases directors
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in accounting / auditing
• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience as Internal Auditor
• Computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases
• Ability to engage with large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgment.