Internal Auditor at Standard Life Organization

Standard Life Organization is a non governmental / microfinance institution that help the disadvantaged women through capacity building and financial support. We are committed to the socio-economic empowerment of low income, poor and vulnerable individual through access to capacity building and responsive financial services on a sustainable basis.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Control Officer

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We seek a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team.
• The Internal Auditor will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control, and governance processes.
• The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and internal auditing standards

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits by established auditing standards and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
• Identify areas of potential risk or inefficiency and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct audits of financial transactions, operational processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide support and guidance to management on internal control issues and best practices.
• Stay informed about changes in auditing standards, regulations, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with external auditors as needed during the audit process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• Professional certifications include ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) or ANAN (Association of National Accountants of Nigeria).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal control concepts, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with audit software and data analysis tools is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.