Head, Audit at Prosperity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Effectively plan and function as Head, Audit; assigning personnel to specific audit activities and reviewing audit work papers for adequacy of coverage and content to support audit findings
• Develop review and analyze the ongoing effectiveness of all audit programs, recommending changes and improvements as appropriate
• Assist in education and development of staff members
• Conduct and/or assist with special projects; assist independent public accountants or examiners and support other audit personnel; and handle audit questions and inquiries.
• Develop and implement effective audit techniques and procedures and utilize documentation skills which adequately support audit findings within a timely manner
• Evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of more complex procedures and internal controls within the assigned corporate or compliance area, using appropriate audit skills, techniques, and judgment
• In a timely manner, effectively prepare summaries of findings and audit reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations to appropriate audit levels, including executive management and the Audit Committee
• Develop a high level of analytical skills and evaluate the effectiveness of procedures, segregation of duties and internal controls within a corporate area or enterprise wide project
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent
• A minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience while 5 years must be in financial service industry
• Qualified member of ICAN is preferred
• Additional Qualification in a business related area will be an advantage
• Proven work experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
• Computer skills of MS Office, Excel, Accounting Software, etc.
• Proven knowledge of booking and accounting principles, practices, standard, law and regulation.
• High attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise
• Thorough knowledge of bank policies, procedures and practices
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reasoning
• Ability to work with little or no supervision on audit assignments, determining when to act independently and when to refer situations to superiors
• Ability to work with and relate to superiors, subordinates, associates and customers in a professional manner and to motivate and lead associates to willingly achieve desired results. This would include training other audit team members
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues to bank management, both orally and in writing, in an accurate well-organized, logical manner to effect action
• Evidence that the candidate possesses proven skills and competences in practical microfinance banking and has undergone the Microfinance Certification programme and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance banking issued by the Chartered Institute of bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).