INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST - INVESTIGATION

About Company:

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Description:

• Support the team lead in planning, organising and supervising the activities of the DCP GIAD and providing quality assurance on work done by the investigation teams.
• Responsible for planning and conducting investigations on a timely basis in accordance with internal audit methodology.
• Assist the team lead in developing a comprehensive investigation plan for the Group as part of the annual internal audit Plan.
• Demonstrable experience in carrying out complex investigations, including evidence collection, analysis, interviewing techniques, and report writing/ communication.
• Coordinate whistleblowing awareness activities, including training local staff and management.
• Conducts investigations of whistleblowing cases and reports to the executive and the anti-fraud committee as may be requested by subsidiaries within the group.
• Maintain a dashboard for all reported WB cases and track the implementation of the investigation recommendations.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing controls that fail during investigations and ensure remediation by the end of the reporting period.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
• A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:
Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: 

• Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in investigations/ Forensics and Financial & Operational Audit work
• Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage.
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Financial Controls.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Healthy professional scepticism
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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