Internal Audit Manager Job in a leading International conglomerate

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our Client a leading International conglomerate with expertise in manufacturing and distribution of high quality Building materials in the North Eastern part of Nigeria, to fill the position of:


Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Job reference n°: 986
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing

Job Description

• Coordinate internal control system (ICS) for North operation including, Plant, Abuja office & depots
• To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analyzed, on a continuous basis
• To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
• To report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by plant management, the audit committee, chief executive or chief financial officer, provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
• To provide management with an opinion on the internal controls within the operations.
• Communicating, educating and ensuring strict compliance with Company’s Policies & procedures
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
• To support in preparation of report package to the group and audit committee on the policies, programs and activities of the department
• To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
• Perform special investigation of cases in a professional manner when called upon

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience in an internal audit function (preferably in Internal Auditing of a larger regional or a multinational organization)
• Oral & Written Communication
• Strong Team Orientation
• Experience in the use of ERP system especially SAP/JDEdwards
• Attentive to detail
• Membership of ICAN,ACCA,CPA or equivalent
• Ability to speak Hausa will be a strong advantage
• Numerate and Good Reporting Skills