Deputy Head, Internal Audit

Great Consulting - Our client is a reputable firm operating in Real Estate with offices in Lagos and other principal cities in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Deputy Head, Internal Audit
Job Ref.: DHIA/11/18)
Job Location: Lagos
Department: Internal Audit
Reports to: Head Internal Audit
Supervises: Manager, Internal Audit and Audit Officer

Role Summary

• To be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on regulatory and compliance related audits of The Group by Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing controls in place and identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan financial audit by understanding the corporate objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations.
• Assess compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; account balances, balance sheets and all other related financial statements; exam and analyze records, reports, operating practices and documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and put controls in place to mitigate identified risks by exposing areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and Operational issues.
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit field to reduce company risk exposure.
• Improve protection by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices in the internal control structure.
• Prepare timely audit reports that meet the required standard for reporting for Senior Management and the Board.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Assist in the preparation of staff salaries and wages.
• Maintain a cash forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the working requirements of the programmes.
• Ensure payment of staff salaries in all categories and all statutory deductions are made and payments made to approved bodies.
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Communicate audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings and highlight unresolved issues. Contribute fully to the effective leadership of the organization and develop a delivery culture which enables the Group to improve, innovate and effectively deliver its organizational objective.
• Lead, manage and develop an effective audit team.

Required Qualification

• First degree in Accounting or Finance and Master Degree in Accounting.
• 10-15 years of progressive work experience with a focus on financial risk and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must have good leadership skills, analytical skills, numerate abilities, attention to details, an analytical mind, tact, integrity, financial and management capability, funds management, good interpersonal skills, decision making and be result oriented.