What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Alan & Grant?
Our client is a hospitality conglomerate based in Nigeria with diverse business interests including restaurants, catering, snack food manufacturing, hotels, cinemas, and real estate development.
Job Summary
The Internal Auditor is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organization. This role involves evaluating financial, operational, and compliance activities to ensure they align with
organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. The Internal Auditor provides actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and programs.
- Perform audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes to assess risks and controls.
- Identify key areas of risk and recommend measures to mitigate exposure.
- Conduct thorough testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness.
- Evaluate the organization’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Identify control weaknesses and areas for process improvement.
- Partner with management to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Use data analytics tools to analyze trends, identify anomalies, and enhance audit effectiveness.
- Evaluate and test the efficiency of existing business processes.
- Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Communicate audit results to stakeholders, including senior management and the audit committee.
- Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- Must possess a professional accounting qualification
- 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or related roles.
- Experience in public accounting, risk management, or compliance is advantageous.
- Certifications in Internal Audit would be an added advantage.
- Experience with the use of SAGE accounting software is an added advantage
