Senior Internal Auditor

GraceCo Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers' items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

At Graceco you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn't just welcomed, it's encouraged. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfill their potential. Our rapid expanding business means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight and acquire life time experience.



Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Report to: Executive Director, Finance and Administration
Grade: Senior Staff
Status: Full time
Position Description
The Internal Auditor position is created for experienced auditors: auditors who have had experience in operational and financial auditing in manufacturing industry. The position is ideal for someone looking for opportunity for fresh challenges in manufacturing sector.
On each audit, the Internal Auditor should demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and audit investigative skills, as well as establishing and maintaining good relationships with staff. In addition, the Internal Auditor must be willing to lead from time to time on various audits and department projects. The Internal Auditor should have basic skills in project management.
Main Areas of Responsibilities
Audit Planning:
Assist in development of risk-based audit plan
Identify financial and operational risks and incorporate into audit scope and audit program
Consult with manager/director on scope and audit timetable
Initiate discussions with business unit regarding planning and scope issues
Update audit program as appropriate
Communicate scope, timing and audit program to team
Audit Fieldwork:
ü Conduct audits consistent with Company and department policies; manage timely completion of audit including communication of status to manager
ü Identify and document financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
ü Prepare agenda for the audit closing meeting
ü Document audit findings into audit report format as the audit progresses
ü Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field
Audit Wrap-Up:
ü Finalize audit fieldwork and audit report consistent with report writing guidelines
ü Work to issue audit report in timely manner
ü Conduct self-evaluations with team
Requirements
ü A minimum of 4 years audit experience in a manufacturing environment is required
ü Proven experience leading and building teams through an audit engagement
ü Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
ü Strong analytical and communication skills
ü Working knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus
ü Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team
ü Understanding of relevant regulatory issues and implementation practices
ü Understanding of audit methodology and use of various audit tools to facilitate the audit process
ü CPA,ACCA, ICAN is preferred
Education
B.Sc/HND required, preferably in Finance/Accounting or Business