Internal Audit Officer

Heirs Holdings Ltd

The Internal Audit Officer will support the Head, Risk and Assurance in providing an
independent evaluation of the activities of the Company and its related entities,
centrally coordinating all audit and control activities within the investee companies
and ensuring strict adherence to the Company’s internal policies and procedures
as well as regulatory and statutory requirements in order to promote transparency
and accountability, add significant value, enhance risk management,
governance and compliance, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the
internal control systems within the operations.

Responsibilitie(s):

  • Assist in the development, maintenance, implementation and review of the
    internal audit work programmes, audit plan and risk register and drive the
    development, deployment and update/review of the charter, manual,
    relevant policies and other frameworks for the Internal Audit Function.
  • Establish effective business relationships within the Company and assist
    management in the understanding/application of and adherence to internal
    control, risk management, compliance and governance principles.
  • Perform audits through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate
    the level of compliance with established business control policies, processes,
    procedures, standards, laws and regulations in assigned functional
    areas/business units, identify control weaknesses or process improvement
    opportunities and initiate workable solutions.
  • Document and file work papers and audit procedures performed. Track timely
    and effective corrective actions taken following audit recommendations.
  • Maintain back up (physical and electronic) of all internal audit materials for
    easy retrieval and reference and monitor the document management process
    across the Company.
  • Assist in risk assessment, monitoring and reporting.
  • Monitor and drive compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
    across all business areas.
  • Conduct monthly review of bank reconciliation statements for all existing bank
    accounts and monthly call over/review of transactions focusing on
    appropriate posting of transactions and ensuring compliance with statutory
    deductions.
  • Investigate and report all alleged cases of fraud, waste, abuse and
    inefficiencies and make recommendations on appropriate preventive or
    remedial actions.
  • Participate in stock counts and follow through to ensure that store balances
    are reconciled to the general ledger; conduct physical verification of property,
    plant and equipment (PPE), and monitor the disposal of PPE as directed by the
    Board.
  • Implement the internal audit strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities.
  • Carry out other responsibilities as may be required by the Head, Risk and
    Assurance, Management or Board.

Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):

  • Relevant professional certification e.g. Associate of the Institute of Chartered
    Accountants (ACA) or Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
  • Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,
    Economics, or a related numerate discipline.
  • Good verbal and written communication
    skills
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Information Technology (IT) General
    Knowledge
  • Collaboration and Resilience

Summary

Job ID

386

Job Title

Internal Audit Officer

Company

Heirs Holdings Ltd

Location

Lagos

Department/Function

Internal Audit

Job Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualification

B.SC

Preferred Years of Experience

5

Application Deadline

-794 day(s)