Director, Internal Audit
- Recruiter
- American University of Nigeria
- Location
- Yola, Nigeria
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 20 May 2022
- Closes
- 03 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 380cb241f8ba
- Job role
- Audit, Finance director, Internal audit
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Requirements for the position:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Director of Internal Audit reports to the President/Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for the day-to-day evaluation, internal control and performance audit of the University. S/he will carefully analyse reports, statements, and accounting software of the University to ensure accurate calculations. The Director of Internal Audit detects and reports any discrepancies within the University's financial records. If an error has occurred, it is their duty to trace it back to the source and make recommendations to ensure more accurate accounting in the future. Also, the successful candidate will be responsible for an independent review and appraisal of the fiscal and administrative operations of the University. S/he implements direct and monitors auditing policies, procedures, and standards.
The Director of Audit plans and conducts operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; Develops audit procedures and systems, oversees audit findings and recommendations; and Makes recommendations based on audit observations and monitors implementations of the same.
S/he will work within policies included in state and federal law of Nigeria and administrative regulations of the University and perform special investigations as requested by the President/Vice-Chancellor, in addition to other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Auditing
- Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA
- Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage
- Candidate must be computer literate with a knowledge of relevant packages
- Must have a thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to accounting and practices
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Director of Internal Audit reports to the President/Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for the day-to-day evaluation, internal control and performance audit of the University. S/he will carefully analyse reports, statements, and accounting software of the University to ensure accurate calculations. The Director of Internal Audit detects and reports any discrepancies within the University's financial records. If an error has occurred, it is their duty to trace it back to the source and make recommendations to ensure more accurate accounting in the future. Also, the successful candidate will be responsible for an independent review and appraisal of the fiscal and administrative operations of the University. S/he implements direct and monitors auditing policies, procedures, and standards.
The Director of Audit plans and conducts operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; Develops audit procedures and systems, oversees audit findings and recommendations; and Makes recommendations based on audit observations and monitors implementations of the same.
S/he will work within policies included in state and federal law of Nigeria and administrative regulations of the University and perform special investigations as requested by the President/Vice-Chancellor, in addition to other related duties as assigned.