Senior Audit Officer

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROL OFFICER
Kwara State
Industry: Agribusiness
Salary: 250k Net

Job Objective:
Contribute to the effectiveness of the company’s internal control risk management system and regulatory compliance by periodically evaluating the company’s financial governance and business processes through an objective and disciplined approach and in line with applicable laws regulations and procedures as adjudged by our external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:
Audit Planning & Execution:
• Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan including identifying key risk areas defining audit objectives and prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessment
• Conduct internal audit reviews in accordance with the established audit plan and professional standards including planning fieldwork testing and reporting phases
Compliance Monitoring:
• Monitor compliance with relevant laws regulations and internal policies and assess the adequacy of controls to mitigate compliance risks
• Review and evaluate the company’s financial information business and administrative processes through periodic audit of financial transactional information reports and making recommendations to improve internal controls risk management and governance processes. P
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization's assets.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor process improvement and management’s interventions that may be required.
Risk Assessment:
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk exposure through a combination of interviews documentation review and data analysis
• Assist in development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified risks
• Provide guidance to management on risk management best practices and standards
Process Improvement:
• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of process improvements and control enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment and optimize business operations
• Contribute to implementation and improvement of company’s documented systems policies and tools not limited to:
o Internal control/audit policy
o Risk management policy/framework
o Whistleblowing policy
o Asset movement and disposal policy
Issue Identification & Resolution:
• Identify control deficiencies compliance violations and operational inefficiencies and work with management to develop remediation plans and track progress towards resolution
Reporting:
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports documenting findings recommendations and management responses and present audit results to senior management and the audit committee
• Document processes prepare audit findings memorandum reflecting audit’s results and presenting such reports to the management on monthly basis.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders across the organization including business units compliance risk management and external auditors to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Engage to continuously improve knowledge development regarding sector’s rules regulations best practices tools techniques and performance standards.
Training & Awareness:
• Provide training and guidance to staff on internal controls compliance requirements and best practices for risk management and audit processes
• Provide onthejob training and coach staff on external rules and internal procedures as well evaluate compliance to audit and control requirements.
• Participate in preparing and managing external audits that are carried out on behalf of the company.
• Carryout other functions that may be assigned to you by management from timetotime in attainment of the department goals

Skills Competencies and Requirements:
Functional Competencies/Requirements:
• Strong knowledge and understanding of;
o internal control & audit management
o Corporate governance and regulatory compliance management
o Internal business process review and improvement
o Corporate risk management and advisory
• Good knowledge of management theories and standards
• Good presentation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in modern accounting and finance productivity tools and software
• Good Oral and Written Communication skills
• Decision making/critical thinking and problemsolving skill
• Understanding of agribusiness or manufacturing and business principles
• Ability to plan schedule and coordinate effectively

Qualifications/Experience:
• Min. of BSc in Accounting Finance Economics or related fields & relevant
• Professional certification such as AACA ICAN CPA CIA CISA etc.
• Minimum of 3 to 5years experience in internal audit risk management or compliance roles (while experience in poultry industry will be advantageous)

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their updated CVs to