Internal Audit Specialist at Dangote Cement Plc

Internal Audit Specialist at Dangote Cement Plc

Internal Audit Specialist – Finance and Operations

Dangote Cement Plc

Mtwara

Dangote Cement Plc is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with a production capacity of 48.6 million tonnes per year across ten countries

Job Summary

Conduct financial and operational audits and special reviews, with a focus on supporting the Internal Audit Team Lead.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the team lead in the development and monitoring execution of the Financial & Operational Audit Plan
• Ensure team members possess the required skills to conduct financial audits
• Ensure that audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures
• Evaluate financial records and establish risk-based audit programs
• Review and validate the financial & operational audit report prepared by the team
• Make recommendations to enhance the internal control system
• Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments, investigations as instructed by the Group Head of Audit
• Ensure full utilization of Audit tools throughout the audit assignments
• Oversee and manage the work of the financial and operational audit analysts
• Communicate the results, findings, and recommendations of audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the team lead, Unit MD, and the Audit Committee
• Maintain all organisational and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
• Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics.
• Perform peer quality reviews as requested by the Team lead.
• Ensure risk assessment is updated to reflect identified controls that will impact the residual risk score.
• Perform and manage ad hoc or special audit assignments and investigations
• Identify training needs of direct reports and recommend training courses/programs
• Work with process owners to review management’s response to external audit management letter recommendations; monitor progress on plans to address them, and perform follow-up
• Assist in the internal audit engagement planning process

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
• An MSc. in Accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage

Professional Qualification:

• Membership 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)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• 10 to 15 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
• Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities.
• 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.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Benefits

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

How to Apply:

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