Internal Audit Lead Job at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Audit Lead

Job Identification: 168
Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: Non-Technical

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for proactively identifying and communicating potential process improvements and audit methodology for Egbin. 
• Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work. accomplished and time expended and prepare reports to include the preparation of audit reports.
• Recommend and advise the Head of Internal Audit regarding changes in business processes and accounting and management procedures. 
• Determine the correct scope of audits related to business processes, the platforms and information systems supporting the business processes. 
• Review and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, confidentiality, integrity, availability, compliance and reliability of information systems and the data therein. 
• Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques to conduct audits. 
• Preparation of draft reports, reviews of the drafts with clients, preparation of the final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate and submission of the final reports for review. 
• Coordinate and maintain a system of quality control to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards. 
• Plan and conduct highly complex audits. 
• Examine the management operations, internal control systems and accounting records for adequacy.
• Prepare and follow audit programs to ensure audit objectives are met and risk areas are covered. 
• Perform follow-up audits on recommendations from prior audit reports.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or any relevant course 
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. 
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a must.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards. 
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, methods and systems 
• Ability to supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI) 
• Proficiency in accounting software and applications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Good knowledge of the standard techniques and methods for detecting fraud.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills. 
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.