Internal Auditor at Lefort Consulting

Our client in the Agricultural and Export sector is urgently looking for a competent Internal Auditor. 

Job Role: Internal Auditor
Report to: Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare Internal audit plan and provide oversight and direction in the execution and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct periodic financial, operational, production, logistics and sales audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities as required.
• Proactively inform management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, processes, and procedures for all departments in the organisation.
• Review all payments to ensure they are in line with approved budgets and laid down policies.
• Conduct periodic inventory checks at the different locations in Shagamu, Kano and Jigawa and report identified irregularities or risks.
• Monitor the annual organic farming on the Refem farm from planting to harvesting and report any identified risks or mismanagement.
• Conduct regular spot checks on petty cash management and balances.
• Conduct regular checks on accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Ensure procurement comply with approved budgets and procedures.
• Conduct periodic audit on receivables, payables, and transactions from all bank accounts.
• Conduct periodic system audit on the company’s ERP.
• Ensure all cash advances are retired as at when due.
• Monitor all remittances to authorities and report any default to management.
• Conduct periodic fixed assets verifications and monitor usage and management of the company’s assets.
• Conduct investigations on reported cases of fraud and misconduct and prepare investigation reports.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled (spot checks) audit visits to all locations and departments.
• Deliver insights that are highly valued, identify root causes and share best practices that lead to business improvement.
• Prepare monthly exception reports and present to Management.
• Flexibility to carry out any other task as requested by management and Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• B.sc/HND Accounting
• Candidate must be 40 and above
• Must have at least 5 years relevant experience
• Must have experience with accounting software and Excel
• Highly Organized with attention to details
• Should be available to work with little or no supervision
• Professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• Financial analysis skills, organizational and stress management skills.
• The candidate must be male and  willing to travel.
• Candidate must be based in Lagos
• Pay is very competitive