Internal Auditor - Microfinance Bank at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting is a Professional Management Consulting, Recruitment and Business Training firm. Our firm provides a wide array of management consultancy services classified into two disciplines Recruitment/HR services, and Training & Development. We provide both human resourcing planning, Executive selection and Personnel outsourcing to our clients. Adopting wrong business strategies can impact on the organisation negatively, this is very apparent in the area of human resourcing and staff recruitment this is why we provide an effective and pragmatic Talent sourcing system.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor - Microfinance Bank

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor will play a supportive role in ensuring continual integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management processes, and financial reporting systems.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing comprehensive audit plans based on a thorough understanding of the organization's operations and risks.
• Support in conducting internal audits in accordance with established audit methodologies and with guidance/directions of Head of Internal Audit.
• Identify and assess potential risks and report areas to control weaknesses within the organization.
• Support and collaborate with Regional Head, Audit to develop strategies for mitigating identified risks and improving internal controls.
• Review and evaluate financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements related to financial reporting.
• Keep an eye on the organization's adherence to internal policies, procedures, and external regulations.
• Recommend corrective actions for any identified non-compliance issues.
• Maintain detailed and organized work papers that support audit findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for Head of Internal Audit highlighting findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to support the enhancement of the internal audit function.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Effectively communicate audit results and recommendations to Head, Audit.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications like ICAN or its equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven 2 - 3 years experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in relevant software applications, including audit tools and Microsoft Office.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Internal Auditor MFB Ondo state" as the subject of the mail.