Internal Audit and Control Officer - Lagos


Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk assessments and develop audit programs for various operational areas.
  • Perform regular and surprise audits of financial transactions, inventory, and production processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
  • Monitor adherence to operational and financial processes to prevent fraud or mismanagement.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews of new processes or systems to assess effectiveness.
  • Verify the accuracy of financial records, including invoices, receipts, and payroll.
  • Reconcile discrepancies identified during audits and report findings.
  • Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
  • Present audit findings to the Group Head of Internal Audit and Control and suggest corrective actions.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation and closure of all observed non-conformances
  • Conduct physical verification of inventory in stores and warehouses.
  • Review production processes for efficiency and compliance with quality standards.
  • Provide training to staff on compliance, internal controls, and fraud prevention.
  • Support the development of policies and procedures to strengthen control mechanisms.
  • Investigate incidents of fraud, theft, or non-compliance.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Group Head of Internal Audit and Control.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, will be an advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal auditing, control, or a related field, preferably in the Agro-processing or manufacturing industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency in auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and inventory management.
  • Ethical and professional conduct.
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
  • Proactive and innovative mindset.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Nigeria Machine Tools Limited (NMTL) on docs.google.com to apply


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