Operations

Audit Analyst

Dangote·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
OperationsFull TimeInternship
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Job Summary

  • To execute Audit plan according to professional standards and communicate all relevant findings, especially critical or potentially significant ones.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse financial statements and document insights / finding / recommendations
  • Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
  • Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
  • Support Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget
  • Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited
  • Review the capital and operational budget
  • Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
  • Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organisation
  • Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
  • Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
  • Support the Specialist SBU Control in ensuring the objective of the audit team is achieved in a timely manner and within budget
  • Engage in field survey to get required information on units/departments to be audited
  • Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action.

Key Requirements

  • B Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline
  • A master's degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage
  • Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

Desired Experience and Competencies:

  • Minimum of 3 years' Financial and Operational Audit work experience
  • Big 4, Global corporate or international work experience is a distinct advantage
  • Experience across multiple industries/markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, ICFR and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development
  • Career Development Opportunities.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MAProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

Dangote

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 9, 2026

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