Overview

Wemy Industries is one of the foremost indigenous and oldest established manufacturers in Lagos, Nigeria. We specialize in producing baby diapers, feminine sanitary napkins/pads, panty liners, adult diapers, maternity pads, under pads and baby wipes under the umbrella brand names of ‘Dr. Browns’ and ‘Nightingale’

Job Position: Head, Internal Audit

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Internal Control Framework of our company.
  2. The job holder will develop policies and procedures and monitor compliance in line with external regulations.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Developing, reviewing, and implementing compliance policies, programs, and procedures
  2. Using problem-solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications and draw the appropriate conclusions
  3. Developing and executing internal audit activities, consulting with management on strategic plans and other business matters, and anticipating emerging risks
  4. Participating in decision making with senior engagement management, providing meaningful insights, and seeking to understand the broader impact of current decisions
  5. Documenting and testing business processes and IT controls that support key financial operations
  6. Evaluating control deficiencies, and monitoring remediation actions, timelines, and progress
  7. Maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures, and policies governing the Company
  8. Lead the setup of the enterprise risk assessment for the company and developed a risk log
  9. Ensure an appropriate level of communication is maintained on Internal Control matters to support the framework and ensure appropriate ownership and accountabilities from management and managers.
  10. Develop adequate training material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology.
  11. Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
  12. Prepares monthly exception reports and presents them to the Managing Director
  13. Ensures capital and revenue expenditure complies with policies and approval limits
  14. Ensure compliance of loans disbursement to credit policies
  15. Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assesses compliance
  16. Prepares monthly regulatory renditions and returns
  17. Flexibility to carry out any other task as requested by Management.

Job Requirements

  1. HND / B.Sc / M.Sc in Accounting, Banking, and finance or a related field
  2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Internal Control/Audit
  3. Prior managerial experience in a similar role or capacity
  4. In-depth knowledge of the internal control framework.

Required Skills:

  1. Strategy planning and implementation
  2. Organization and time management abilities
  3. Leadership, team management, and mentoring
  4. Metrics-driven mindset
  5. Problem-solving skills
  6. Risk Management techniques
  7. Proficient in writing and delivery of presentations and documentation.
  8. Ability to elicit cooperation from people.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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