Internal Audit Specialist - ICOFR at Dangote

Job Summary

Accountable for conducting audits related to internal controls over financial reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Team Lead in planning, organising and supervising the activities of the DCP GIAD and providing quality assurance on work done by the ICFR teams.
• Responsible for the supervision and execution of ICFR reviews on a timely basis and in accordance with the project plan.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.
• Assist the Team Lead - ICFR in the development of the Group internal audit plan and support the Team Lead to develop a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR.
• Participate in ICFR awareness activities including training local staff and liaise with all departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.
• Performs testing of controls by Directors for the purpose of certification in the financial reports.
• Maintain a dashboard for all ICFR controls that fail internal testing for Director’s certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.
• Work with the Team lead to coordinate the testing of controls by external auditors for the purpose of certification in the financial reports.
• Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for the External Auditors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.
• Come up with compensating controls for controls that fail testing and are not remediated by the end of the reporting period.
• Support departments in performing key ICFR controls where there are staff shortages or knowledge gaps.
• Ensure that evidence for controls performed is properly filed/archived and readily available for testing by Directors and external auditors.
• Supervise Country ICFR officers.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
• A MSc in Accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

Membership of the following professional bodies is required: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 7 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage
• Good understanding of Financial Controls, SOX, COSO, and other applicable principles.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills