Internal Audit Officer at Personal Trust Microfinance Bank

The Internal Audit Officer functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance with external regulations and guidelines as well as internal policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit tests and evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of control system
• Propose practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Prepares audit reports/memorandums to proffer recommendations to the Head of audit
• Assists in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan
• Safeguards corporate assets s by ensuring that appropriate and effective internal controls are in place
• Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud
• Collect, co-ordinate and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit Committee meeting
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Act as an objective source of independent advice for the achievement of the corporate objective
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, finding, and associated reports; verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
• Keeps abreast current developments and changes in external regulations as applicable.
• Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assess compliance
• Performs any other responsibility assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc in Banking and Finance, Accountingor any other related field
• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC.

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years Internal audit experience in a financial institution or an audit firm
• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Strong strategy and implementation skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suit
• Ability to multi task and handle pressure
• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values
• Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision
• Logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem solving
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters
• Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations.