Value for Money Auditor at the Independent Project Monitoring Company

⏲ Dec 14, 2017, 12:48 PM
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Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited are a group of professional individuals, who are competent and capable enough to help clients achieve their goals. Our professional consultants specializes in the oil & gas industries, infrastructure & building and other services. Our experienced consultants offer services tailored to the technical. Economic, and management needs of our clients. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Value for Money Auditor Location: Ikoyi, Lagos Job Description

Execution of complex and varied audits to tight deadlines, using professional judgement in the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed
Manage relationships with business stakeholders to better understand processes and deliver value adding recommendations focused on insightful control and process improvements/ efficiencies
Maintain strong interaction with colleagues, to run audits, highlight issues and avoid surprises
To review the activities of the company and report upon the effectiveness of their operation and whether they operate within the policies and objectives set by the company
To review the systems of control within the company and report upon any weaknesses found or areas for improvement/development
Ensure that financial, physical, human resources are managed with due regard to economy, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ensure that accountability relationships are served
Responsible for acquisition of resources in appropriate quantity, and quality, at minimum cost
Maximization of output for any given set of inputs or the minimum inputs for any given quantity and quality of goods and services provided
To examine financial and other records of the Company’s activities as specified and to report upon any irregularities or unsound practices
To examine specific activities of the company and report or advise on Improved efficiency in administration, Improvement in value for money, Improved performance management procedures or techniques, Improved controls to mitigate risks.
To measure, evaluate and report upon the effectiveness of internal controls, financial, managerial and other, as a contribution to the efficient, effective and secure use of resources within the Company
Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business and regulatory environment
Encourage audited bodies to improve their performance in achieving value for money implementing policy
Provide the management with independent information and advice about how economically, efficiently and effectively departments, units have used their resources.
Promote the highest possible level of professional competence in office staff
Ensure that the outputs of an organisation are as closely aligned as possible to its objectives

Qualifications

A good degree level education e.g. 2:1 or above
Professional certification or equivalent in relevant area (e.g. ACA,)

Relevant Experience:

15 years post Qualification, cognate experience in a reputable professional services firm.
Likely to have substantial auditing and first line experience in multinational companies
Highly competent in Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Track record of motivating, coaching and developing people
Extensive knowledge and understanding of audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks and risks management activities and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
A focus on continued improvement and achieving high standards
Experience of managing project teams and managing others.
Understanding of Risks and Controls
Internal audit experience would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of data analytics (e.g. ACL), process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma) and auditing software are highly desirable
Highly competent in Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Works as part of a wider team.
Fluency in English
Demonstrated communication [spoken and written] and presentation skills

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