Job Objectives: The primary responsibility of the Head Internal Audit is to assist the RHIA in providing assurance to executive management, Subsidiary BARCC, Subsidiary Statutory Audit Committee and the Subsidiary Board on the effectiveness of the Subsidiary’s risk management processes and the internal control systems. 

Provide first level support to the subsidiary MD and the Regional Head of Internal Auditor in the management and monitoring of the Internal audit function by ensuring SBU complies with applicable laws and regulations as well as the Company's internal policies. The role reports to the GCIA via the Regional Head of Internal Audit. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a primary audit business partner in the assigned locations.  This includes providing the maximum support to embedding strong governance and control standards in the business, while maintaining appropriate independence. 

• Assist the RHIA in the development of the SBU internal audit plan and developing and updating the audit universe.

• Prepare periodic internal audit activity reports for the location and assist the RHIA in the compilation of Audit Cluster/ Group BARCC and Executive Management reports.

• Work with audit teams to develop and execute internal audit engagement plans, comprehensive work programs etc.

• Implement all aspects of the internal audit Policy manual and ensure that professional standards and programes are adhered to.

• Provide oversight, direction and supervision of the internal audit analysts and specialists including reviewing engagement work papers, reports and documentation for quality assurance.

• Follow up with stakeholders on regular audits to ensure that all responses/ evidence is documented for the remediation of action plans from internal audit report recommendations. 

• Ensure timely completion and reporting of audit engagement in accordance with the Plan. 

• Aid in the delivery and development of the Group’s audit strategy taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the audit team and assisting with raising the profile and effectiveness of the audit function.

• Promote increased value and efficiency through propagating awareness of best practice within the Group Internal Audit Department; and

• Work with the RHIA to ensure adequate personnel management of internal audit teams including performance evaluation, identification of training needs, recommendations to the RHIA for training, skills and resource requirement for the Location e.t.c.

• Provides advisory services concerning business processes, operations, regulations, policies and procedures and makes cost-saving and improvement recommendations.

• Conduct forensic audits and investigations into cases of fraud, losses and malpractice as may be required. 

• Support the RHIA to implement ad-hoc audit and Internal controls directives from the Board group-wide

• Implement appropriate audit tools required to support a robust and efficient audit process. 

• Provide adequate support to the Audit Committee to ensure a sound control environment for the SBU

• Liaise with external auditors, consultants and regulators as appropriate.  

Job Requirements

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 at least one 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 Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

• Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), International Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 16 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior management level. 

• Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage

• Must have an in-depth understanding of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and internal control frameworks ( COSO, COBIT) etc.  

• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.

• Big 4, Global corporate or international work experience is a distinct advantage

• Ability to provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and broad financial and business perspective across the organization

• Excellent presentation and communication skills including writing internal audit reports

• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people, at all levels, with different functional skills, cultures, and personalities.

• Analytical with ability to quickly assimilate and synthesize complex data and information into a fact-based decision-making framework; and

• Mature, with high professional integrity and honesty

How To Apply

Anyone qualified and interested can send the updated CV in pdf format to Abdi.Geleta@dangote.com and copy Eba.Ulfata@dangote.com Write on the subject of your mail, “Application for Head Internal Audit”