Internal Auditor Job at Stern & Kay Consulting

Stern & Kay Consulting Limited was registered in August 2003. We are in the business of providing Consultancy Services, Recruitment, Training & Development, Change Management Processes, Outsourcing Management, Call Centre Consultancy, and Advisory Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Internal Auditor
Job Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans.
• Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
• Obtaining, analysing and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
• Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organisation and suggest recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor.
• Minimum of B.Sc or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any related field.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English Language.
• Friendly, warm and compassionate personality.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Good leadership and people management skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@sternandkay.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.