Internal Auditor at NOWNOW

Internal Auditor Responsibilities:

• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating accounting documentation, 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
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Identify and assess areas of significant financial risk.
• Check the accuracy of the company & balance sheet and income statement.
• Check whether the valuation criteria adopted by the company lead to a correct assessment of the assets and results.
• Compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan.
• Fulfill other attributions contained in the law or in the articles of association.
• Implement best auditing and business practices in accordance with the statements of applicable internal audit.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with the best local and international practices.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Supervise risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical training in accounting, auditing, risk management, business management.
• Accounting ERP knowledge.
• Training in internal and financial auditing (IPPFs, IAS, IASB).
• Knowledge of financial legislations.
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate 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 judgement

SOFT SKILLS

• Dynamism, responsibility, and team spirit.
• Impartiality and discipline.
• Capacity for communication and institutional cooperation.
• Pressure management capability.
• Capacity for institutional commitment and meeting deadlines.

Internal Auditor Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant/MBA in accounting, preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor, preferred
• Degree in internal auditing, financial accounting or financial management (essential).
• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment (Fintech/IT Industry).
• Two years of experience in fraud auditing.
• Registration with the Order of Accountants and Expert Accountants of Nigeria.
• To have knowledge of national tax and accounting legislation, as well as the rules international accounting.
• Hands on experience with accounting software and databases (ERP)
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.