Internal Audit Officer at Lagos State Government

Job Purpose

• To provide support in carrying out special audit of all individual projects or partnerships entered by the Fund as stand-alone audit exercises.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry our departmental audit in line with established/approved policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Evaluate and examine all project documents (MOU, SLA etc.) in place to ensure the compliance of all related parties
• Review the compliance of all projects within the LSETF with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and financial records (including budget) and ensure effective and efficient use of project resources in the LSETF
• Analyze root causes of control inefficiencies and prepares report recommending corrective actions.
• Maintenance of evidence and well-structured documentation of work which fully supports work carried out and conclusions reached
• Identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly improves future project execution.
• Follow up with all Units to ensure closure of all audit exceptions raised within agreed timeline and maintains the Internal audit exception tracker
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Head; Internal audit based on exigencies of work requirement.

Qualifications & Experience

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma certificate (minimum of lower credit) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or any other related field from a recognized higher institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ cognate experience in related function

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the role:

• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Business Acumen
• Communication Skills
• Business Writing; Presentation and Report Writing
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suit
• Display awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters.