Job title: Internal Audit Specialist – Investigation
Company: Dangote
Job description: Job Description:Conduct investigations, with a primary focus on supporting the Team lead and GCIA by providing assurance to management and the Board on fraud risk management, compliance with policies, procedures, and the effectiveness of the risk management process and the control environment.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 investigation teams.
- Responsible for planning and conducting investigations on a timely basis in accordance with internal audit methodology.
- Assist the team lead in developing a comprehensive investigation plan for the Group as part of the annual internal audit Plan.
- Demonstrable experience in carrying out complex investigations, including evidence collection, analysis, interviewing techniques, and report writing/ communication.
- Coordinate whistleblowing awareness activities, including training local staff and management.
- Conducts investigations of whistleblowing cases and reports to the executive and the anti-fraud committee as may be requested by subsidiaries within the group.
- Maintain a dashboard for all reported WB cases and track the implementation of the investigation recommendations.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing controls that fail during investigations and ensure remediation by the end of the reporting period.
Requirements:Educational Qualification:
- B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
- A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage
Professional Qualification:Membership of any 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) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Desired Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in investigations/ Forensics and Financial & Operational Audit work
- 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.
- Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
- Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
- Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Healthy professional scepticism
- 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: Fri, 16 May 2025 02:21:33 GMT