Internal Audit / Control Officer at Meyer Plc

Meyer Plc is the Manufacturer and Marketer of high-quality Paints, including Architectural Paints, Wood Paints, Auto refinishes, Industrial and Marine, Road lining Paints, Roof coatings, Tube coatings, HP coatings, and Adhesives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit / Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Who Do We Seek?

• Our company is on the hunt for a talented and experienced Internal Audit/Control Officer with prior manufacturing Industry experience.
• Prior experience in a medium to big Paint manufacturing company will also be an ideal fit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document the 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 the audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Proactively seek and recommend enhancements to processes and development.
• Utilize analytical techniques and statistical analysis to develop and optimize credit risk strategies for portfolios to meet pre-defined goals.

Overall Key Responsibilities

• Team-building skills with a high level of integrity
• Excellent presentation skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven working experience as an Internal Audit 
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, MS spreadsheet, & PowerPoint accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement

Your Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance, Economics and Business Management
• A master's degree will be an added advantage

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience preferably at a Supervisory level in the manufacturing industry.

Key Competencies:
About Your Expertise:

• Competencies in Audit and Compliance.
• Excellent organizational and people management skills.
• Outstanding communication (verbal & and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing and challenging situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity.

About You:

• Strong operational analysis and decision-making skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to proffer solutions to address technical challenges.
• Strong systems, process, and best practice experience.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Budget
N120,000.00 - N150,000.00 (net).

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: hr@meyerpaints.com using "Internal Audit / Control Officer" as the subject of the mail.

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without discrimination on grounds of ethnicity, marital status, gender, age, religion and disability status.