Productive People was founded in 2014 in partnership with 2 of the UK's leading recruitment consultancies providing contract, retained and permanent recruitment solutions to the global market place. Productive People specialises in supplying the most productive people available in all major economic sectors. The pun is deliberate The core business objective of Productive People is to be the best at providing the best. With our internationally competitive management team, and our small team of well trained staff, this is not just an objective, but an attainable goal.
POSITION : Internal Audit & Control Manager
Job Purpose
The purpose of this post is to:
Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the country’s financial, physical and information resources are managed.
Add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate internal control system (ICS) for West operation including, Head office, plants and concrete & aggregates
To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analyzed, on a continuous basis
To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfills the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
To support in preparation of report package to the group and audit committee on the policies, programs and activities of the department
To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
To report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by plant management, the audit committee, chief executive or chief financial officer, provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
To provide both management with an opinion on the internal controls within the operations.
Communicating, educating and ensuring strict compliance with Company’s Policies & procedures
Perform special investigation of cases in a professional manner when called upon.
Performance Criteria (key results / outputs)
Quality Internal Audit Reports
Internal Control Quality
Process Documentations during ERP
Investigation Reports
Impact of Audit and Control on Staff.
Desired Skills and Experience
Competency Profile:
A knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
A knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems
An ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect the business, and new auditing techniques and practices
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
An ability to work unsupervised.
Skill Set
Decision Making,
Customer Care,
Ability to work in a team
Ability to document and prepare an audit program
Essential Skills:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience in an internal audit function (preferably in Internal Auditing of a larger regional or a multinational organization).
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
Good Presentation Skills
Numerate and Good Reporting Skills
Experience in use of ERP Systems especially JDEdwards / SAP
MS Excel ability
Developed Analytical Qualities
Strong Team Orientation
Proactive Approach To Problem Solving
Confident and Concise Communicator
Attentive to Detail
Able To Perform under Time Pressure
Able To Work Long Hours when Required
Desirable Skill
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Exams may be taken after hiring
Other advanced qualifications such as: MBA, CFE, CISA, etc. are a plus.
Understanding of the cement industry or a similar business and regulatory environment (is a plus).
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