The Economic Community of West African States Internal Audit Officer Jobs in Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States Internal Audit Officer Jobs in Nigeria



Job Duties

  • The successful candidate shall, under the supervision of the Head of Internal
  • Audit and Norms, assist in carrying out missions in all the entities of the Bank and in preparing observations and recommendations with the objective of enhancing internal control measures.
  • Provide independent and objective assessments and audit information on the Bank's financial, operational, administrative, and technical activities.
  • Ensure that the internal control systems implemented by the Bank are functional and effective in
    safeguarding its assets.
  • Ensure compliance with the agreements, rules, policies and procedures governing the Bank to ensure that the Bank's objectives are met; detect and prevent irregularities and fraud by conducting investigations.
  • Ensure the implementation of audit recommendations and independent evaluations to address control weaknesses and advise Management appropriately.
  • Participation in the development of the Audit Plan;
  • Verification of the activities and of the general operations of the Institution in relation to internal control measures;
  • Participation in audit missions;
  • Evaluation of financial risks, counter-party risks, operational risks and non-compliance risks inherent with banking activities;
  • Carrying out internal investigations supported by management proposals and recommendations; Analysis of the relevance of the internal controls in place, their effectiveness and efficiency in preventing and/or detecting errors and irregularities;
  • Following up of recommendations;
  • Assisting in the prevention and reduction of financial and/or operational risks;
  • Drafting of periodic reports on assignments carried out for reporting to auditees and governing bodies;
  • Participation in the continuous improvement of audit procedures and programs;
  • Guiding, advising and directing the audit assistants in the accomplishment of their audit missions and ensure compliance with the established schedules;
  • Execution of all other tasks assigned by the Head of Department.

    Qualifications and Skills

  • A Master's Degree from a university, business school or engineering school in audit, finance, accounting, management or any other equivalent
    degree;
  • At least five (5) years of professional experience in an auditing or accounting firm or in the field of auditing in a financial institution;
  • Ability to carry out audit in operational areas and on the accounting and financial process based on a strict methodology consistent with existing norms in the profession;
  • Analytical skills, and ability to draft observation reports backed by relevant recommendations on the organisation, management procedures, information system;
  • Bilingual with proficiency in at least two official ECOWAS languages (English, French or Portuguese).
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to understand complex environment and mobilizing the audited entities around the recommendations made.

    Other Requirements:

  • Be a national of one of the ECOWAS Member States;
  • Must not be above 45 years at the time of recruitment;
  • Have sound knowledge of computer tools (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point);

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to: recrutbidc@bidc-ebid.org with "2023 Recruitment Programme" as the subject of the email.

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