Chief Internal Auditor (Engineering & Construction)

Reports to: Managing Director

About Company: Our client is a marketing leading, reputable and well-established Engineering and Construction business located in the south-south region of Nigeria

The Company is seeking to hire a competent Chief Internal Auditor that will be charged with the strategic and operational responsibilities of executing audit plans according to professional standards and communicate all relevant findings especially critical or potentially significant ones.

The ideal candidate must have an extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) in managing the department s overall activities as an auditor and should be licensed in professional accounting / auditing association.

Competencies and Skills Requirements

High level of integrity, professionalism, and compliance to acceptable norms and corporate values

Knowledge of auditing, internal audit standards, fraud awareness, and professional ethical standards

Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error

Planning and Process improvement skills

Healthy professional skepticism

Attention to detail and critical thinking

Investigation and analytical skills

Good report writing skills

Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards

Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)

Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements

Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification

Working industry knowledge e.g. Construction, Engineering etc for specific business operations

Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Knowledge of Microsoft Navision Business Central or other ERP systems and workflows.

Requirements

A Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Management or Social Sciences related discipline

A Master s Degree in business-related field or management is an added advantage

Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIMA, IIA, CISA or a recognized professional accounting / auditing association is required

Minimum of 10 years working experience in auditing role is required

Prior team lead experience

Sound knowledge of and ability to review control environments, identify control weaknesses and recommend suitable improvements to existing control environment

Sound knowledge and experience in auditing of operations, and information systems particularly ERP, Integrated Audit Approach

Understanding of accounting and financial statements and understanding of local and international accounting standards

Understanding of audit policies and procedures, investigation principles and practice.

Benefits

Pay is open to negotiation depending on quality of experience (Highly Attractive)