Assistant General Manager, Ops Financial Audit at Dangote Group Full Time

Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Ops Financial Audit

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Department: DCP – Internal Audit

Job Summary

• To provide leadership to the analysts in the validation of financial statements
• To ensure improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal operations of the organisation

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the development and monitor execution of the Financial & Operational Audit Plan
• Ensure team members possess required skills to conduct financial audits
• Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documentation of processes and procedures
• Evaluate financial records and establish risk based audit programs
• Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team
• Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system
• Perform and Manage ad hoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
• Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments
• Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the SBU Head of Audit
• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics.
• Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Deputy Group Head
• Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
• Perform and Manage ad hoc or special audit assignments and investigations
• Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
• Work with process owners to review management’s response to external audit management letter recommendations; monitor progress on plans to address them and perform follow-up
• Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A First Degree in Accounting or any related discipline
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting is or MBA would be an added advantage.

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of the following professional bodies is a MUST: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• IT related certification such as CISA is an added advantage.

Desired Experience:

• 10 to12 years Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Big 4, Global Corporate or International work experience is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrate experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) is mandatory.
• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities – depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.