Description
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Review financial and operational records, identify risks and control gaps, prepare audit reports with recommendations, and support the implementation of corrective actions to improve governance and operational effectiveness.
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures compliance with established controls and procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
- Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
- Appraises adequacy of control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report and discussing findings with audited parties.
- Complies with country-specific legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Position will receive direction and support.
- Junior level auditors should have the basic skills to review the an organization's processes, operations and goals and other basic tasks which could include for example: collecting, analyzing and examining company records to ensure proper compliance, summarizing and preparing findings.
Job Requirement
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s/HND degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). ACCA
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems.
- Ability to work to deadlines.