Principal Internal Auditor

Required Qualifications

Either

1. Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Studies or any other related Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting;
   
2. Full professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CPA from a recognized University /Institution.
   

Or

Full Professional Qualifications in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized awarding Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Auditing or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.

Other Essential Qualifications

1. Full professional qualification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors;
   
2. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
   
3. Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
   
4. A master’s degree in the related field is a must.
   

Experience

At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which at the level of Senior Internal Auditor in a public or reputable organization.

1. Design audit programmes for carrying out particular audit assignments;
   
2. Coordinate planning of audit assignments;
   
3. Draw audit objectives, develop working papers and carry out preliminary review;
   
4. Lead teams in holding entry and exit meetings for various assignments;
   
5. Review working papers for work carried out by internal auditors;
   
6. Review reports of audits carried out;
   
7. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor