Internal Auditor – Finance and Operations (1 Post)-Lupane State University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Internal Audit Section

Vacancy : Internal Auditor – Finance and Operations (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

• Two years of work experience in an internal audit environment.

• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors would be an added advantage.
• Exceptional accounting skills.
• Analytical thinker with string conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detain with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review of systems and internal controls.
• Managing and allocating duties to the Chief Audit Assistant and Audit interns.
• Supervising and training of subordinates.
• Assessing internal controls and recommending improvements to systems.
• Assisting the Senior Internal Auditor and the chief Internal Auditor in areas pertaining to Organisational risk and compliance.
• Participated in full audit cycles including risk assessment and check compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Act as an objective sources of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend risk aversion measurers and cost savings.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum for the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Undertake audits and investigations and compile detailed working papers.
• Attends to stock counts and report on adherence to written instructions.
• Attends Boards of Enquiry to cases of misconduct which he/has investigated.
• Holds regular meetings with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor