Internal Auditor at Ceres Recruitment Limited

Industry Advertising / Media

Specialization Accounting / Audit / Tax

Minimum Qualification Degree

Minimum Experience 4 Year(s)

Application Deadline 2011-09-02

A major player in the Nigerian publishing industry currently is looking to engage the services of an experienced Internal Auditor. The successful candidate's main objectives will be to contribute to decision making relating to the team, the business unit or function on internal audit issues. The Internal Auditor will undertake programmed and special internal audits across the Business to meet deadlines and provide assurance that management processes are in place to systematically identify and mitigate risk.Key Roles and Responsibilities include:Actions/means by which the results are achieved
Internal Audit strategy and planning
Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit strategic and annual plan and budgets:
Assist the Head of Internal Audit and the Internal Audit function in the development of the annual Audit Plan and the development of Audit Programmes for the business
Help align Internal Audit delivery capability with business requirements
Assist in reviewing business plans to address emerging issues and risks and recommends appropriate management strategies
Assist in ensuring the internal control requirements are identified and adhered to, on an ongoing basis to minimize risk to the Business.
Fully participate in Internal Audit meetingsInternal Audits
Undertake independent objective reviews of business units and associated risks that will give Management the level of comfort that standards and best practices are being adhered to:Assist in monitoring internal controls and provide assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operating systems, recommending changes where necessary and as required
Use approved consistent methodologies, approach and common standards which will meet professional quality standards and deliver results within the Internal Audit Plan
Show initiative and creativity by providing ideas and insights for assisting the improvement of internal audit and Departmental performance
Proactively identify issues and trends from audit findings and formulate recommendations for improving internal control and effectiveness of the Business' operational performance so as to reduce risk
Assist in discussing Internal Audit findings with management and staff to foster an improved understanding of risk and control and of the value of the Internal Audit process to the Business
Provide comprehensive reports and analysis on issues at the conclusion of each audit
Provide practical cost effective recommendations
Assist in pre-payment of payment Vouchers to ensure the Business gets Value for Money.
Support the Head of Internal Audit and the function with evidence and reports on issues required to go to the Audit Committee
Assist in ensuring lessons learnt from the internal audit are spread across the Business.
The ideal candidate must have:
First degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
Minimum of four (4)years Internet Audit experience
Membership of relevant professional association is required
Risk, Control and Governance
Audit Strategy
Management of Audits
Audit Reporting
Communication
Government Environment

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