Internal Auditor at SIAO Partners

SIAO HRC is a subsidiary of SIAO, an independent Nigerian professional services firm which boasts of a crop of seasoned professionals with local and international experience positioned to providing excellent Human Resource Consultancy services, financial advisory services, legal and compliance services, taxation and business assurance.

Specifically, the Firm is managed by Alumni of KPMG, PWC, EY, PKF Professional Services and Grant Thornton. With a professional staff strength of over 150 highly qualified and dedicated personnel, we pride ourselves as being Nigeria’s largest indigenous professional services firm, with a strong presence across Africa. Our professional competence has spread across, HR Services, auditing and professional consulting services for various sectors of the economy such as Engineering, Oil and Gas, Finance, Public Sector, Telecommunications and Manufacturing amongst others. We pride ourselves in always being at a high level of responsiveness and commitment to our client’s needs. This distinguishes us from our competitors and also guarantees excellent results for repeat business

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities
Financial Auditing:

• Execute comprehensive financial audits to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Scrutinize pension fund transactions, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and regulatory standards.
• Identify and investigate potential financial irregularities or discrepancies.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management procedures.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance overall control environment.
• Provide recommendations for improving risk management processes.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of industry regulations and compliance requirements relevant to pension funds.
• Conduct audits to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to address inquiries and facilitate compliance reviews.

Process Improvement:

• Assess operational processes within the pension company to identify areas for improvement.
• Propose and implement efficiency enhancements to streamline internal operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed and clear audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of audit processes, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
• Communicate audit results to key stakeholders, facilitating understanding and awareness.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and insights for audits.
• Effectively communicate audit objectives, methodologies, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster strong working relationships with various departments to facilitate open communication.

Training and Development:

• Provide training sessions to employees on internal control procedures and compliance matters.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials to enhance staff awareness of audit-related topics.

Technology Integration:

• Leverage technology tools for data analysis, ensuring a comprehensive audit approach.
• Contribute to the implementation of advanced audit software for increased efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in finance/Accounting/MBA
• Membership of ICAN
• Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience
• Proven experience in internal auditing within the pension or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of pension regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary
N7,000,000 - N8,000,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using "SIAOMP007" as the subject of the mail.
Or
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.