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.