Internal Auditor Job at Simba Group

The Simba Group which started operations in 1988, is a conglomerate having a Pan-Nigeria presence and business interests in some other most dynamic sectors in the economy. The Group is a dominant player in the transportation, power products and IT-enabled service sectors which are critical to the sustained growth of the Nigerian Economy. The corporate vision of the Group is to provide innovative and quality products along with excellent aftersales service to our customers. The activities of the Group are guided by strong value systems built around Integrity, Innovation, Openness, and Consistency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Internal Auditor

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• As a Junior Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in assisting the internal audit team in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management processes, and operational efficiency.
• You will contribute to the overall assurance and governance functions by conducting audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with various departments to identify areas for improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audits in accordance with established audit procedures.
• Perform tests of controls and substantive testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence, ensuring accuracy and relevance to audit objectives.
• Participate in risk assessment activities to identify key areas of risk within the organization's processes.
• Assist in developing risk-based audit plans and strategies to address identified risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and controls.
• Document audit findings, including issues, risks, and recommended improvements.
• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to extract, manipulate, and analyze data for audit purposes.
• Identify patterns, anomalies, and trends in data that could indicate potential areas of concern or improvement.
• Communicate effectively with departmental personnel to gather information and provide audit-related guidance.
• Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation, including workpapers, findings, and conclusions.
• Ensure documentation complies with internal standards and industry best practices.
• Assist in preparing clear and concise audit reports, summarizing audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Present findings to senior auditors and management, as needed.
• Stay updated on relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to internal auditing.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the audit function.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications e.g. ICAN or willingness to pursue them.
• Prior experience with auditing, data analysis, or accounting software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of internal control concepts and risk management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.