Audit OfficerOlakleen Holdings

Summary of Responsibilities

• The Audit Officer ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• he/he will also maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs.
• Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with the Internal Auditor

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Collating, checking and analyzing spread sheet data
• Examining company accounts and financial control systems
• Gauging levels of financial risk within organizations
• Checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
• Ensuring that assets are safeguarded
• Identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made
• Ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
• Any other function as may be assigned by the Internal Auditor

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

• First Bachelor's Degree / HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or any Social sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant post-graduation experience.

Minimum Competency and Skills Requirements:

Technical:

• Proven experience as an Internal Audit assistant
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Preparing work schedules, recording and reporting
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.

Non-Technical:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.