Audit Analyst

Job Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial statements and document insights / finding / recommendations
• 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
• Support Specialist SBU 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
• 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
• 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
• Support the Specialist SBU 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
• Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Key Requirements:

• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
• A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage
• Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: Certified Institute of Auditors CIA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants ACCA, Certified Public Accountants CPA

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Big 4, Global corporate or international work experience is a distinct advantage
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills