Internal Auditor at First Independent Power Limited (FIPL)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Purpose Statements

• To plan, execute and report on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance-related audits & reviews of FIPL.

Key Deliverables

• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance and operational reviews/audits.
• Coordinates work with Risk, Legal & Compliance and other control-related activities and with others within Internal Audit in the group.
• Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Coordinates audit procedures to verify that controls are in place
• Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.
• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to internal Sahara policies.
• Liaises with the external auditor for year-end external audit
• Provides advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the group
• Provides update on new or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, OSFI Guidelines, market risk, etc.)
• Conduct performance review of subordinates.
• Prepare periodic report for the attention of the CEO.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Minimum Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or any relevant course
• Postgraduate qualification and professional certification equally required
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in a similar role

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards
• Ability to manage projects and, when required, supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
• Proficiency in other accounting soft wares & applications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Good investigative skills

Personality Traits:

• Quick thinker
• Confidence and Resilience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills