Internal Audit Officer

Responsibilities:

• Statutory Audit & Assurance: Assist in the planning and execution of external audits for various clients to ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS and relevant CAMA guidelines.
  
• Accounting Software Management: Utilise QuickBooks and other accounting packages to record client transactions, maintain general ledgers, and generate accurate financial reports.
  
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including Statement of Financial Position, Profit and Loss accounts, and Cash Flow statements.
  
• Tax Compliance & Planning: Manage the computation and filing of monthly tax returns, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), and PAYE, ensuring strict adherence to FIRS and State IRS (RIRS) deadlines.
  
• Audit Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed audit working papers and lead schedules to support audit findings and opinions.
  
• Data Analysis & Reconciliation: Use advanced MS Excel functions to perform bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and variance analysis to identify discrepancies.
  
• Internal Control Review: Evaluate the effectiveness of clients' internal control systems and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
  
• Client Advisory: Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding accounting best practices, regulatory updates, and financial record-keeping.

Requirements:

• B.Sc//HND in Accounts.
• Must have completed NYSC or have a Discharged Certificate.
• Must be Proficient in the use of Ms Word and Excel
• Must be using or have used QuickBooks Accounting Software or any other Accounting Software
• Must have good analytical skills.
• Not Less than two (2) years of working experience in an Audit Firm
• Must be a resident in Port Harcourt or willing to relocate.
• Not more than 30 years of age.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae not later than two (2) Weeks from the date of this publication. Applicants are also advised to read and understand the job functions of the Position they are applying for to be sure they can cope with the demands of the job.