School Internl Control Manager at Outsource Company

The Internal Auditor will be objective, be willing to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, be financially savvy and possess sound judgement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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, analyse and 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
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• 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
• Audit financial transactions and documents.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Possession of a certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is a plus
• At least 5 years proven experience as an Accountant
• Knowledge of the Nigerian (tax) law and legislations

Competencies:

• Strong financial organizational skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Accurate, disciplined, anticipative and an impeccable integrity
• Energy, drive and a strong can-do attitude
• A desire for continuous business improvement and professional development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good team player and able to collaborate with other teams in the organization
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise and diplomacy