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Internal Audit Specialist - ICOFR

Internal Audit Specialist - ICOFR

Dangote GroupLagos, LA, NG
30+ days ago
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Job description

Job Summary

Accountable for conducting audits related to internal controls over financial reporting.

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 the development of the Group internal audit plan and support the Team Lead to develop a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR.
  • Participate in ICFR awareness activities including training local staff and liaise with all departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.
  • Performs testing of controls by Directors for the purpose of 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 the purpose of certification in the financial reports.
  • Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for the 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 MSc 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, etc. International work experience is an added advantage
  • Good understanding of Financial Controls, SOX, COSO, and other applicable principles.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
  • 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
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