Overview

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) is chartered by CIFCFIN (Establishment) Act, 2022. The Institute is empowered to establish the Nigerian College of Forensics and Fraud Investigators, (NiCFFI) Diplomates in fields of Forensics and Fraud Investigation, and the establishment of Forensic laboratories towards capacity building of the criminal justice system, law enforcement agencies and private sector., The Institute is recruiting dedicated core of experienced professionals to enhance management capacity of the College located in the FCT, Abuja.

Job Position: Internal Auditor

Job Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)

Job Description
This Internal Auditor Is the Chief Internal Control Officer of the Institute and discharges the following tasks or performing the following activities:

  1. Assisting the Head of Internal Audit in conducting a risk-based audit for all departments and units based on the approved Internal Audit Plan.
  2. Developing the Institute’s Internal Audit Framework including policies and procedures in line with local and international best practice standards.
  3. Participating actively in the design and integration of control frameworks into the Institute’s business processes and systems
  4. Conducting periodic checks to test the effectiveness of the Institute’s internal control mechanisms and reporting observed weaknesses.
  5. Conducting investigations/forensic analyses into suspected procedural breaches and fraudulent practices across the Institute and determining/recommending the appropriate line of action to the chief executive officer (CEO)
  6. Highlighting and flagging duplications, revenue leakages, and weaknesses across the Institute.
  7. Advising and providing an opinion to management and the board on good governance and best practices in internal control.
  8. Staying abreast of industry trends, events, issues, and developments to assist/enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures, monitoring mechanisms as well as their continuous update/revision
  9. Ensuring compliance with adopted corporate governance practices and approved operational policies and procedures.
  10. Preparing and submitting periodic activity/management reports to the CEO.

Job Requirements

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Higher National Diploma in any related Finance discipline with professional Accounting certifications from ANAN or ICAN with 8 years of relevant experience (post qualification).
  2. Must be a Chartered Certified Member of CIFCFIN (Chartered Certified Fraud Investigator (CCFI)) or (Chartered Certified Forensic Accountant (CCrFA)).
  3. At least 8 years work experience.

Skills & Competencies

  1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  2. Experienced with customer relationship management.
  3. Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
  4. Knowledgeable about State, Local, and Federal income tax laws and legislation and its implication for the Institute
  5. Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis and Financial Modelling
  6. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
  8. Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
  9. Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs.

Working Conditions

  1. The ideal candidate must be based in Abuja and must be physically fit, with the ability to stand for extended periods. He/She will work in an academic environment, with a mix of office and classroom settings.
  2. The position may require occasional evening and weekend work for meetings and other engagements.
  3. Salary and benefits for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline
27th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Resume, with a list of three professional references to: vacancies@cifcfin.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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