Job Description

• As the Chief Internal Auditor CIA, you will lead the internal audit function, providing independent and objective assurance to the Board of Directors and Management. 
• You will bring a high level of professionalism to the evaluation of the client's financial, operational, and compliance controls. 
• Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CIA serves as a trusted business partner, driving continuous improvement in organizational processes, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the client’s strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Risk Assessment: Lead the identification and assessment of organizational risks across financial, operational, and compliance domains to establish appropriate audit scopes.
• Audit Execution: Oversee the conduct of internal assessments, including Test of Design TOD and Test of Effectiveness TOE for operational processes such as asset management and financial reporting.
• Board Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports, observations, and value-add recommendations directly to the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Compliance & Frameworks: Maintain a deep understanding of internal policies, auditing frameworks, and current developments in accounting and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Monitoring: Manage a tracking system for audit records, observations, and action plans, performing periodic follow-ups to ensure management action plans are implemented effectively.
• Collaboration: Act as a liaison with external auditors and technical partners to coordinate consolidated financial statement audits and process reviews.
• Special Projects: Coordinate and carry out ad-hoc project work or investigations as directed by the Board or executive management.

Qualifications

Person Specification:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in auditing, with significant experience in a leadership role within an internal audit, risk, or external audit firm. Professional experience with a Big 4 firm is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Professional certification is required e.g., Certified Internal Auditor CIA, Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA, ACA, ACCA, or Certified Fraud Examiner CFE.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel data analysis, analytics software, and data visualization tools.
• Location: The role is primarily resident in Ibadan, though candidates should be prepared for potential engagement in Lagos as required.
• Interpersonal: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex information confidently to various audiences.

Competency Framework:

Competency Expectations:

Analytical:

• Thinks through complex issues in a logical and critical manner to draw sound conclusions.

Decisive:

• Able to select appropriate options quickly among alternatives in a fast-paced environment.

Communication:

• Articulates ideas and audit concepts effectively, both verbally and in written reports.

Resourceful:

• Manages resources efficiently and thinks out-of-the-box to resolve day-to-day problems.

Honesty & Integrity:

• Maintains the highest level of job integrity and works with professional confidence.

Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Target Annual/Monthly
• Audit Plan Completion
• 90% - 100% of the approved annual audit plan completed.
• Recommendation Implementation
• 95% of agreed audit recommendations implemented on time.
• Quality of Findings:
• 80% or higher rating on the quality and impact of audit observations.

Risk Coverage:

• 100% of high-risk business units undergoing annual risk assessments.

Reporting Timeliness:

• Monthly reports submitted by the 10th day of the following month.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration is competitive, along with other benefits.