An indigenous manufacturing company that has grown to establish its presence in most parts of Nigeria, seeks to employ an experienced ,  strategic and self-motivated individual  as the Head of its  Internal Audit department.The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and establishing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITES:


Define the strategic direction for Internal Audit, ensuring timely regulatory returns and communication on Internal Control matters.
Determine internal audit scope and annual plan.
 Review audit findings and formulate appropriate recommendations to improve operational efficiency and rectify identified loopholes and areas of weaknesses.
To follow –up agreed action plans and ensure implementation of corrective actions. 
 To ensure adequacy, integrity, and effectiveness of internal control systems in accordance with management's objectives. 
Determine compliance with policies and procedures. 
To provide an overview to the Managing Director and the board of directors of the organisational health of the company and non-compliance with corporate policies.
Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
Be an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
To actively provide continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE


A good Finance or Accounting degree. 
Membership of a relevant Professional Accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor 


 AGE

 Not above 45 years.

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURIAL COMPETENCIES.


Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work independently with a flexible and creative approach.
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Effective presentation skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
Strong leader with a interpersonal and relationship building skills. 
A team player