Audit Analyst

Job Designation: Audit Analyst

Job Summary:

To execute Audit plan according to professional standards and communicate all relevant findings, especially critical or potentially significant ones.

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyse financial statements and document insights / finding / recommendations

- Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit

- Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks

- Support Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget

- Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited

- Review the capital and operational budget

- Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

- Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organisation

- Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit

- Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks

- Support the Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget

- Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited

- Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Key Requirements:

- B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline

- A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage

- Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: 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 3 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 knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.

- 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.