Senior Internal Auditor Job at Eko Supreme Resources Nigeria Limited

Eko Supreme Resources Nigeria Limited - A manufacturing company that produces detergent soaps for household use is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Internal Auditor
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an objective Senior Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and corporate governance processes.
• The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.

Role Summary

• The main purpose of this role is to execute internal audits covering all aspects of the company’s operations; assessing business processes and risks and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of company’s internal control environment.
• Making recommendations to improve business processes and controls, and contribution towards greater business efficiency will be key deliverables. It is expected that this position will include responsibility for the execution of complex audit projects in accordance with plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Perform data analytics to identify unusual patterns or trends and investigate asymmetrical findings
• Develop audit programs to assess internal risks and controls; review and perform tests to ensure comprehensible documentation of audit findings
• Supplement written reports with suggestions for changes in policy
• Communicate with other departments to verify records and confirm company policies
• Evaluate company inventory, records, work statements, assets, payrolls, cash on hand, insurance, tax statements and annuities, and use the information to guide financial policy
• Decide whether the company’s financial actions and policies reflect its intentions, and make judgment calls to improve the company’s trajectory if need be

Job Skills & Competences:

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
• Ability to analysis large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or any related field
• ACA certification is compulsory
• At least 10 years of audit experience, preferably in a manufacturing or sales firm
• Mathematical, analytical, communication (written and oral), time management, decision making and leadership skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application & CV to: recruitment@esrnl.com with the subject of the mail as “Senior Internal Auditor”. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.