EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR AT BENIN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY(BEDC) | ASSISTANT JOBS IN BENIN

About Company:

Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) is one of the retail electricity distribution companies licensed by the federal government Benin Electricity Disco ("BEDC” or "Benin Disco”) is one of the successor distribution companies (Discos) created following the unbundling and privatization of the state-owned Power Utility, Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. BEDC is responsible for retail distribution of electricity in Delta, Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo States with geographical coverage of 55,770 square kilometers. The company operates from twenty five (25) business districts with approximately 350 offices located across the four (4) states with about 13 million people and about 4 million households.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and structurally elite Executive Assistant to the Chief Internal Auditor to anchor the technical and administrative engine of the Audit function in Benin City. In a specialized corporate landscape where institutional momentum is dictated by the speed of risk identification and the precision of the control relay success is defined by "Governance Sovereignty" the ability to harmonize high-level administrative support with the clinical precision required for Operational Audit Tasks, Risk Assessments, and Fraud Prevention. This role is designed for a "Technical Architect" specifically a professional with 2 to 5 years of experience who can blend "Audit Grit" (conducting full or partial audits and reviewing accounting systems) with the "Analytical Agility" required to execute Data Insights and Strategic Planning.

Requirements:

1. Orchestration & Audit Governance

• Sovereignty of the Audit Task: Perform detailed audit tasks and assist in overseeing internal controls, acting as the primary "Source of Financial Reliability."

• Technical Architecture: Review accounting systems and suggest improvements in internal controls, providing the "Structural Foundation" for systemic optimization.

• Integrity Stewardship: Conduct risk assessments and fraud prevention checks, ensuring the "Source of Institutional Security" is elite and uncompromised.

2. Tactical Resilience & Execution Logic

• Reporting Sovereignty: Prepare clear, high-fidelity audit reports reflecting accurate results, acting as the primary "Source of Decision-Grade Data."

• Compliance Architecture: Ensure absolute adherence to financial regulations and industry best practices, providing the "Functional Foundation" for regulatory fidelity.

• Follow-up Stewardship: Assist with the follow-up of audit assignments to ensure recommendations are implemented, maintaining the "Source of Continuous Improvement."

3. Operational Integrity & Analytical Power

• Insight Sovereignty: Support strategic audit planning by providing detailed data insights, acting as the primary "Source of Tactical Foresight."

• Workflow Architecture: Ensure audit workflows stay on track through rigorous follow-ups and record maintenance, providing the "Relational Foundation" for departmental productivity.

• Velocity Logic: Utilize Analytical Problem-Solving expertise to accelerate the "Audit-to-Report" cycle, maximizing the "Source of Audit Throughput."

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 2 – 5 years of work experience in a similar technical/administrative audit support role.

• Sector Intelligence: Knowledge and experience in the Power Sector is a significant added advantage.

• Technical Power: Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and audit documentation tools.

• Aptitude: Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Grit: Ability to conduct detailed reviews and fraud-prevention checks in a fast-paced environment.

• Governance Sovereignty: Mastery of the "Assess-Audit-Report-Improve-FollowUp" lifecycle.

• Execution Power: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage technical workflows independently.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Cover Letter to: careers@beninelectric.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.