Internal Auditor Job in Lagos at Sinedem Corporation, June 2015

Sinedem Corporation, is recruiting to fill the position of:


Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The internal auditor would seek to identify risks to the company
• Would be in charge of the planning and execution of risk based internal audit assignments including audits forensic reviews and special investigations etc.
• Would be responsible for evaluating internal control systems and recommending improvements to the internal control systems.
• The development and delivery of risk management and compliance strategies will be fundamental to the successful execution of the role as Internal Auditor
• The candidate shall be responsible for development of overall audit strategy, taking account of available resources, knowledge of the company, the work of external auditors, and internal assurance providers, the company’s risk assessment process and Internal Audit’s own assessment of risk.
• Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters. Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
• Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.
• Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling and transmitting financial records.
• Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned. Examine records, tax returns, and related documents.
• The Internal Auditor would be required to carry out work in the following areas: Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings. Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

• Minimum of HND in Accountancy/Economics/Business Administration
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skill
• High sense of urgency, the ability to develop action plans and meet deadlines
• Strong experience in income statement and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills.
• 2 years plus experience in a similar position
• Proficient in the use of SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses a strong background in the use of IT systems