Internal Auditor at First Independent Power Limited (FIPL)
First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) is a Power Generation company located in Rivers state with 4 simple gas turbine power plants with a total capacity of 541MW.
Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired FIPL.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time
Purpose Statements
- To plan, execute and report on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance-related audits & reviews of FIPL.
Key Deliverables
- Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.
- Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepares timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
- Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to internal Sahara policies.
- Liaises with the external auditor for year-end external audit
- Provides advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the group
- Provides update on new or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, OSFI Guidelines, market risk, etc.)
- Conduct performance review of subordinates.
- Prepare periodic report for the attention of the CEO.
- Plans financial, regulatory, compliance and operational reviews/audits.
- Coordinates work with Risk, Legal & Compliance and other control-related activities and with others within Internal Audit in the group.
- Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
- Coordinates audit procedures to verify that controls are in place
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Minimum Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or any relevant course
- Postgraduate qualification and professional certification equally required
- Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
- Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in a similar role
Knowledge/Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
- Proficiency in other accounting soft wares & applications
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards
- Ability to manage projects and, when required, supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.
- Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.
- Good investigative skills
Personality Traits:
- Quick thinker
- Confidence and Resilience
- Good interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills