Chief Officer, Internal Audit Job at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Officer, Internal Audit

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To execute Audit plan according to professional standards and communicate all relevant findings especially critical or potentially significant ones.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse financial statements and document insights/finding / recommendations
• Support Specialist Corporate Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget
• Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Review the capital and operational budget
• Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
• Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organisation.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A First Degree in Accounting or any related discipline
• A master’s degree in Accounting would be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

• Associate Membership of the following professional bodies is a Must: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Possession of additional certifications such as CISA, CITP, CISSP, CIPP, CRISC, CFE, etc would also be an added advantage

Desired Experience:

• 5 - 10years of Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera.
• International work experience is an added advantage

Competency Requirements:

• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
• Healthy professional scepticism
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Investigation and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
• Working knowledge of Accounting principles and standards
• Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)
• Working industry knowledge e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, etc for specific business operations
• Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.