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Job Description/Requirements
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Audit Executive
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Full-time
About the Job
The Chief Audit Executive will oversee the entire audit process, ensuring effective risk management, operational control, financial reliability, and compliance with all relevant directives and regulation.
He/ She will report to the MD/ CEO and Chairman, Board Committee.
Responsibilities
Lead a team to align audit scope and procedures with key factors impacting company performance.
Review internal audit and regulatory compliance reports and monitor the implementation of key recommendations.
Provide management feedback on audit reports to be published.
Drive continuous audit process improvement.
Identify the range of factors that can influence the perception of risk.
Provide advice to the business around fraud risks and controls.
Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Implement risk-related technology plans.
Develop team capability on the effective application of risk- based audit practices.
Approve and coordinate investigations into suspected fraudulent practices and determine/recommend the appropriate line of action in response to findings.
Supervise the design and building of control frameworks in business processes and systems.
Review and approve audit policies in concert with key stakeholders based on business strategies and audit risk factors.
Formulate organization’s compliance programmes and compliance strategies to incorporate relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and adapt to changing regulatory environment.
Oversee internal audit’s participation in critical business and IT initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced, and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis.
Stay abreast of emerging industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
Qualifications
First Degree in Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
Relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA).
15+ years Internal Audit experience in a reputable organisation, with at least five (5) years at managing the strategic direction of a Business risk unit.
Knowledge of the role of Internal Audit methodologies in corporate governance and its key relationships with the Board, Board Committees (e.g. Audit Committee) and Executive Management.
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including ERP.
Excellent knowledge of fraud detection and control techniques.
Good knowledge of best control practices, auditing/ accounting standards, internal auditors’ code of ethics and other related guidelines.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High integrity and ethical standards.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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