Head, Internal Audit

A Power utility company registered in Nigeria and licensed to generate, transmit and distribute electricity within its franchise areas is looking to recruit for the role of Head, Internal Audit.

Location; Head Office, Jos, Plateau State

Purpose of the Job

• Manage the Company's Internal Audit processes by ensuring strict adherence to the Company's internal control policies and procedures.

• Lead financial, operational, and business process audits, ensuring compliance with business control criteria

• Identify key risks, evaluate the effectiveness of controls, and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial and operational controls

• Coordinate planned and ad-hoc audits, including regulatory and compliance reviews

• Liaise with internal and external control functions (HSSE, Legal, External Auditors, and Regulators) to ensure optimal audit coverage and minimize duplication of efforts

• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO

• Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the Department in line with approved budget

• Perform any other tasks assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its Equivalent Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related numerate discipline from a recognized tertiary institution

• MBA or a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution

• Relevant Professional Certifications from reputable institutions, e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA). Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) or any other relevant professional qualification

• Minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience, with at least five (5) years in a Senior Management position in a similar corporate role

Attributes and Competencies

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards

• In-depth understanding and knowledge of Internal audit methodologies, financial reporting frameworks & regulatory requirements

If you are interested, please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn/ if you have any questions or require further details

Should this opportunity not align with your current interests, referrals of suitable candidates would be appreciated.