INTERNAL AUDITOR

JOB BRIEF

The Internal Auditor is to support the Internal Audit Manager, West Africa in all phases of the audit process from planning, carrying out the audit fieldwork, developing recommendations and presenting these to finance and operational teams and following up recommendations to ensure timely implementation.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessing the effectiveness of the design and operation of internal controls across a range of financial and operational processes;

Supporting the development of audit scopes and detailed test plans;

Documenting and reporting on the effectiveness of controls operation and testing;

Supporting the development of written reports to management summarizing the assessment of controls and development of practical recommendations to improve controls;

Interacting with the business to build relationships;

Supporting the established profile of Internal Audit by effectively performing duties.

Support the maintenance of Internal Audit processes

REQUIREMENT

Ideal Candidate must be a Graduate

Qualified / part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a keen interest in internal controls.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Strong analytical skills;

Understanding fraud, bribery and corruption risks in supply chain management;

Very good understanding of supply chain management processes;

Ability to analyses and understand design/operation of controls for financial and non-financial processes

Understanding / experience of Internal Audit techniques

Strong MS office skills

Substantial experience in auditing SAP-enabled business processes;

Understanding of fraud risks and fraud scenarios in business processes and ability to address those through effective audit techniques.

Confidence, assertiveness and the ability to act with tact and diplomacy when required;

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;

Flexibility and adaptability; reacting quickly & flexible to changing circumstances

The ability to multi-task, managing multiple projects concurrently;

Demonstrate initiative to generate new ideas and present them constructively;

Articulate and Assertive;

Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills;

Able to work effectively as part of a team;

Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion;

Seek ways to find and apply best practice;

Adopt a pragmatic, fit for purpose approach;

Open, honest & reliable;

Respect Values of the Company.