Internal Audit Specialist - ICFR

Job Summary:
Responsible for internal control over financial reporting audits.

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 developing the Group's internal audit plan and support the Team Lead in developing a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR.
• Participate in ICFR awareness activities, including training local staff and liaising with all departments to ensure compliance with all periodic controls.
• Performs testing of controls by Directors for 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 certification in the financial reports.
• Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for 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 master’s degree 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.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR, and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development Opportunities