Head, Internal Audit at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria - Our client is a development finance institution positioned to empower more micro, small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. The institution is set up as a private sector driven wholesale financial institution aimed at increasing access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through eligible financial intermediaries. In view of the foregoing, the client seeks to attract, motivate and retain qualified staff.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit

Reference No.:  DFI008
Location: Any City, Nigeria

• Job Summary

To perform and control the internal audit function, ensuring that all financial standards, regulations, and statutory provisions are complied with and that the appropriate financial controls are in place to ensure the efficient, effective and proper use of resources.
To report periodically to the Board of Directors through Chief Executive Officer and External Audit Committee stating the result of its audit and related recommendations.

• Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare relevant periodic reports related to the department functions
Ensures the proper planning for regular audits and compliance testing
Ensures adequate monitoring of the institution's annual audit plan development and implementation
Ensures that the appropriate information and assistance to management and staff are provided
Identifies areas requiring attention and ensures implementation of any actions agreed to by the Board
Evaluates the internal control systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts, and ethical business conduct.
Conducts ad-hoc audit reviews to investigate any areas identified by management.
Reports periodically to the Board of Directors through Chief Executive Officer and External Audit Committee stating the result of its audit and related recommendations, as specified in the internal audit charter and yearly audit plan
Coordinates documentation of audit findings and drafting of audit reports as well as ensures audit issues are communicated and resolved promptly
Ensures adequate definition of fraud prevention strategies
Ensures provision of support all functions and business lines
Ensures  fraud control policies and procedures development
Provides accountability and ownership for fraud policy and operational risk management.
Conducts follow-up on investigations related to any possible breach of the Code of Conduct
Ensures the alignment of fraud investigation activity to fraud prevention strategies.

• Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree or HND in any Accounting or Social Sciences related discipline
A Master’s Degree in business related field or management is an added advantage
Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIMA, IIA, CISA or a recognised professional accounting/auditing association is required
Minimum of 15 years working experience in an accounting/auditing role is required of which at least 8 should be at managerial level

• Skills and Experience:

Understanding of audit policies and procedures, investigation principles and practice
Understanding of local and international accounting standards
Knowledge of banking practice and related policy issues, their implications and applications
Understanding of financial and accounts statement
Demonstrates expertise in internal auditing procedures, international accounting standards, reports writing, time and performance management
Demonstrates expertise in risk analysis and control assessment techniques
Demonstrates expertise in the collation, analysis and summary of financial operations data

• Application Closing Date

28th July 2017.

• How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online