Job title: Internal Audit Specialist – ICOFR
Company: Dangote
Job description: Job Description:Job SummaryAccountable for conducting audits related to internal controls over financial reporting.Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Team Lead in planning, organising and supervising the activities of the DCP GIAD and providing quality assurance on work done by the ICFR teams.
- Responsible for the supervision and execution of ICFR reviews on a timely basis and in accordance with the project plan.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.
- Assist the Team Lead – ICFR in the development of the Group internal audit plan and support the Team Lead to develop a local plan for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ICFR.
- Participate in ICFR awareness activities including training local staff and liaise with all departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.
- Performs testing of controls by Directors for the purpose of certification in the financial reports.
- Maintain a dashboard for all ICFR controls that fail internal testing for Director’s certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.
- Work with the Team lead to coordinate the testing of controls by external auditors for the purpose of certification in the financial reports.
- Maintain a dashboard for all controls that fail internal testing for the External Auditors certification and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.
- Come up with compensating controls for controls that fail testing and are not remediated by the end of the reporting period.
- Support departments in performing key ICFR controls where there are staff shortages or knowledge gaps.
- Ensure that evidence for controls performed is properly filed/archived and readily available for testing by Directors and external auditors.
- Supervise Country ICFR officers.
Requirements:Educational Qualification:
- B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
- A MSc in Accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage
Professional Qualification:Membership of the following professional bodies is required: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA)Desired Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 7 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
- Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage
- Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage
- Good understanding of Financial Controls, SOX, COSO, and other applicable principles.
- Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
- Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Benefits:
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Career Development
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 15 May 2025 00:47:17 GMT