Senior Internal Audit (SIA) Officer

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Senior level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
The Senior Internal Audit Officer conducts audits to ensure compliance, develops audit programs, verifies transactions, and oversees internal control measures while documenting findings and making recommendations for improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Conduct audits and reviews of all transactions (financial and non-financial) to ensure strict compliance with the company’s internal policies and procedures, while providing effective control measures.
  • Participate in the preparation of audit confirmations as requested by banks, financial institutions, companies, establishments, and individual clients.
  • Exercise thorough control over vouchers and payments by reviewing reconciliations, identifying exceptions/variances, and verifying vouchers against system reports and source documents.
  • Develop audit programs aligned with annual audit plans to outline processes for testing transactions and operational activities.
  • Review and verify procurement, transactions, and payments, while monitoring cash and cheque movements and the receipt of procured materials (in accordance with SIAO authority limits).
  • Conduct asset verification and classification.
  • Execute the annual audit program, engaging with responsible officers to ensure their involvement in the audit process.
  • Document and track audit issues, providing the HIARMC with monthly status reports on audit recommendations.
  • Participate in the annual external audit review by providing relevant information to facilitate a smooth process.
  • Perform special projects and reviews as assigned.
  • Identify key control points and system weaknesses during audits, and develop innovative recommendations for addressing issues, improving operations, and reducing costs.
  • Document audit work and findings in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards.
  • Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures of the organization.
  • Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the HIARMC.


  • Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
    • Professional qualifications such as ICAN or CISA are an added advantage
    • Minimum of 5 years of financial experience
    • Experience and knowledge in the Oil & Gas industry are advantageous
    • Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage ERP
    • Competency in IFRS is mandatory
    • Strong knowledge of audit procedures, techniques, and internal controls
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    KEY RESULT AREAS

    • Number of delivered audit reports and memos
    • Number of recommendations issued regarding risks' prevention or detection
    • Timeliness of alerts issued regarding important findings revealed in the audit
    • % Reduction in frauds (both in number of frauds & value)
    • % Reduction in error rates (both in number of frauds & value)
    • Improved annual feedback from other departments



    Benefits



      Skills Required

      • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
      • Professional qualifications such as ICAN or CISA
      • Minimum of 5 years of financial experience
      • Experience and knowledge in the Oil & Gas industry
      • Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage ERP
      • Competency in IFRS
      • Strong knowledge of audit procedures, techniques, and internal controls
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
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      The Company
      HQ: Lagos
      Year Founded: 2000

      What We Do

      Total Data Limited is a management consultancy firm that specializes in providing end-to-end HR services.

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