Blue Advisory

Consulting and Advisory

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Internal Audit Officer

  • Blue Advisory
  • Full time
  • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

About Company

Blue Advisory is a Management Consulting firm and specialist business solutions provider. We support our clients by developing customised solutions aimed at simplifying complex business situations an ... Read more

Job Description/Responsibilities

● Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. ● Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management processes and identify potential control weaknesses. ● Investigate and document non-conformances, recommending corrective actions and ensuring timely follow-up. ● Analyze audit findings and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations for improvement. ● Collaborate with various departments to promote a culture of compliance, risk awareness, and internal controls. ● Stay current on relevant industry regulations, auditing standards, and best practices in compliance. ● Liaise with external auditors to support and streamline the external audit process. ● Review investment portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and monitoring investment thresholds. ● Monitor financial transactions and postings in the application software for accuracy and regulatory compliance. ● Conduct value-for-money and best-value audits across departments and branches. ● Perform weekly reviews of payments, receivables, commissions, and claims processes. ● Scrutinize invoices, payment requests, and marketing findings, recommending appropriate cost adjustments. ● Review administrative department processes to confirm compliance with internal standards. ● Monitor office ambience and adherence to clean desk policies, ensuring a professional environment. ● Report anomalies and deviations to the Head of Department or CEO with recommendations for corrective actions. ● Conduct ongoing reviews of departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance. ● Review payment vouchers, cheque books, and underwriting documentation on a regular basis. ● Prepare monthly reports on outstanding premiums, escalating overdue amounts to management. ● Support operational audits in line with the audit plan and program.

Job Requirements

● Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. ● Minimum of 6 years of experience in internal auditing, compliance, or a similar role. ● In-depth understanding of audit methodologies, risk management, and regulatory compliance within financial institutions, insurance, trust companies, or capital markets. ● Familiarity with NAICOM rules, regulations, and reporting requirements. ● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. ● Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings to management effectively. ● Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. ● Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/ICAN license are preferred.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Accuracy
  • Administration
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Documentation
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Monitoring
  • Software
Job Details

Industry

Banking, Finance and Insurance

Experience Level

Mid-Level (2-8y experience)

Location(s)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Vacancies

1