Internal Auditor Job in a Leading Luxury retail Company

Productive People Ltd. - Client is the leading luxury retailer in Nigeria.

Job Title:  Internal Auditor
Job description
Functionally reports into: Head, Internal Audit& Control

Objective:


Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation’s internal control systems and
procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible.
 
Key accountabilities:
Internal Audit

• · Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the organisation in line with the international standards.
• · Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• · Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
• · Advise management on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit function, including an y potential outsourcing arrangements.
• · Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
• · Identify key areas of risk within the organisation and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• · Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
• · Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.
• · Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• · Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• · Provide senior management and the Board of Auditors with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organisation.

• · Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.
• · Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.
• · Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management.
• · Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues.

• ·  Integrity
• ·  Personal organization and planning skills 
• ·  Ability to organize and prioritize
• ·  Ability to place details in a wider context
• ·  Ability to explain findings and to convince the organisation to implement audit recommendations.
• ·  Capable of a rigorous analytical approach and result oriented
• ·  Perseverance in the analysis of issues
• ·  Flexible and stress resistant

• Minimum 4 years cognate work experience in Audit gained in a reputable Audit firm is requires
• Audit experience in manufacturing sector is a plus 
• A  degree in Accounting or related field  
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CIA or equivalent.