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Our Client is an Oil & Gas Organization located on the Island of Lagos.

Job title:                                        Senior Internal Auditor

Purpose of the position:

• To increase internal audit capacity

Job Summary:

• The ideal candidate will provide assurance on the adequacy, appropriateness and effectiveness of the organizations internal control environment and risk management framework. She/he will be exposed to virtually all area of the company’s operation hence he MUST be a self -starter, self-motivated and very detailed.

Responsibilities & duties:

• Plan internal audit work programmes and setting of control objectives;
• Performance of internal audit fieldwork including closing meetings with management;
• Performs audit engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with the approved work program;
• Support activities related to internal audit assessment, operation risk and execution;
• Prepares audit memos detailing findings/recommendations and assists in the presentation of audit findings/recommendations to management;
• Recognition of key risk areas, incidents, control issues and assess their impact and recommend actions to enhance control;
• Prepares formal report, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which audit activities are carried out;
• Prepare high level  monthly, quarterly and Annually audit report;
• Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions;
• Monitoring of compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Other special assignments (e.g. fraud investigations, effectiveness reviews) as and when required;

Performance Indicator:

• Ensure that the key areas of Company’s activity are reviewed within the approved strategic planning cycle.
• Complete Audit Assignment within the target time frame and produce Audit report.
• Reduction in Wastages and cost reduction innovation.
• Presentation of Internal Audit reports within 48hours after audit
• Error free Internal Audit Report
• Number of Innovative ideas, value addition and suggestions
• Preparation of Annual Internal Audit Plan before the end of the year
• 100% Achievement of Internal Audit Plan
• Follow up on audit finding to ensure full regularization

Academic qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Degree in Accounting

Work experience & skills:

• Minimum of 8 years internal audit experience with a minimum of 4 years at senior management level.
• Operating within multi-nationals, with International travel exposure.
• MS Office and exposure to ERP systems (preferably Sage X3).

Required Knowledge Skill /Abilities:

• Minimum of 7 – 8 years of working experience, Out of which 3 years MUST be in senior level position.
• High initiative and ability to work with no supervision
• Demonstrate strong analytical and Problem solving skill.
• Skills in data extraction mining tools such as SQL, ACL will be considered an added advantage

Other Skills Required for the Job:

• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business
• Possess excellent report writing skills
• A goal getter  with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and results-oriented, with the ability to strive in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in computer environment.
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication; and
• Ability to develop self and others.

How to apply

Internal Audit Candidates ( NOT EXTERNAL AUDITORS) that meet the above specification should please forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘SIA – Oil & Gas’ as the subject of your application.

Salary budget is between N 7, 000, 000 – N8, 000, 000/a (depending on experience).

Application closes 29^th December, 2014.

Only experienced and qualified Internal Auditors will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.