The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Summary:

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

Job 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 Corporate 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
Provide support in the 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
Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Requirements

Educational Qualification

A first degree in Accounting or any related discipline
A master’s degree in Accounting would be an added advantage

Professional Qualification

Associate Membership of the following professional bodies is a Must: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Possession of additional certifications such as CISA, CITP, CISSP, CIPP, CRISC, CFE, etc would also be an added advantage

Desired Experience

3 – 5 years’ Financial and Operational Audit work experience
Experience across multiple industries/ markets e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities etcetera.
International work experience is an added advantage

Competence Requirements

Familiarity with common indicators of fraud and error
Healthy professional scepticism
Attention to detail and critical thinking
Investigation and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Accounting principles and standards
Working knowledge of financial reporting standards (local and international)
Excellent understanding and interpretation of financial statements
Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
Working industry knowledge e.g. Manufacturing, Energy, etc for specific business operations
Good knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems

Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training & Development

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