Group Head, Internal Audit Job at Strategic Workforce Solutions

Strategic Workforce Solutions is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Group Head, Internal Audit
Job Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

• The Group Head, Internal Audit is essentially a policeman or watchdog of the various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction. .
• Basis responsibilities are to develop policies and procedures, ensure their implementation and monitor compliance with zero tolerance to fraud.
• In essence, the Group Head Audit performs evaluations and make recommendations for improved controls.
• Overall management and coordination of the Audit Team across the various companies.
• Audit Manpower Development and Training.
• Quality Assurance and internal Control implementation.
• Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure compliance with company policies & other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all revenue/income earned are recorded in the appropriate books of accounts & checking Presentation in the financial statement.
• Engage in follow up audit to ensure effectiveness of financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Report to the Audit Committee, the GMD/CEO and the Chairman of Board regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Design and implement an effective internal audit plan to review businesses activities around the operations of the Companies and ensures timely reporting for management decision making.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the company’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the company’s goals and objectives and make recommendations.

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in a Numerate discipline (Accounting, Finance, Statistics etc.).
• MBA/M.Sc. degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, ICAN etc.
• Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software and Microsoft suite.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
• Systems Audit experience is a plus
• Experience working in Banking/Financial sector is an added advantage
• Communication & Presentation, Good report writing skills
• Comprehensive, clear, and constructive audit and fraud reports
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Complete sufficient audit work to provide an opinion on the key risk areas identified for the Organization
• Percentage of audits completed by the target date and plan (from scoping meeting to issue of draft report)
• Percentage of Audit Plan Completed
• Percentage of Neglected Compliance Issues
• Opinion of External Auditor
• Audit manpower Performance Improvements after training
• Internal audit recommendations which are implemented
• Length of time to resolve Audit findings
• Regrettable lost or turnover monthly
• Incidents of missing/wrongly filed accounts document/statements.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: swscareers2@gmail.com using the "Job Title" as subject of the email.