Audit officer at Maxitech Global Investment Limited in Lagos

Role Overview

The Audit officer is in charge of analyzing the organization's financial and business initiatives, with a robust concentration on stock management, payments processing, and entire financial regulates. This role plays a main responsibility in evaluating risk, recognizing inefficiencies or fraudulent initiatives, and making sure adherence with organisation rules, rules, and all accounting guidelines.

Stock Audits:

• Examine stock financial record, which includes buy orders, receiving, sales, and transfers, to guarantee proper recordkeeping and authorization.
• Track physical stock counts and execute cycle counts to identify discrepancies or theft.
• Evaluate stock turnover rates and obsolete stock compose-offs to guarantee precise appraisal of inventory.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to confirm stock is stored and managed according to organisation procedures, reducing risks of shrinkage or loss.

Partnership and Development:

• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., finance, accounting, processes) to comprehend and evaluate the performance of current regulates.
• Offer learning to employees regarding adherence with stock and payment methods, nurturing an environment that fosters responsibility and internal regulate consciousness.
• Work alongside external auditors and authorities to coordinate audits and verify that every necessary financial disclosures are precise.

Ongoing development:

Stay informed about industry standards, technological improvement, and market trends connected with auditing, stock management, and payments. Propose creative methods for streamlining audit methods and rising effectiveness, leveraging business intelligence or automatic control where relevant.

Necessary Credentials

• Bsc in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 4 - 6 years of applicable audit expertise in a production operations, in-store, or allocation organisation that agreements with sophisticated stock operational structures and payment processing.
• ACCA Accredited will be an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of financial accounting principles and internal regulates, especially as they refer to stock management, payment operational structures and finance reporting.
• Competence in financial system and Excel spreadsheet software would be a plus
• Competencies and Skills:
• Logical thinking and meticulousness, with the capability to recognize discrepancies and weaknesses in sophisticated operational structures.
• Robust documented and spoken communication competencies, which includes the capability to report results and strategic guidance to top level management.
• Robust planning abilities, with the capability to oversee various projects and due dates.
• Capability to operate independently and in a collaborative environment, displaying plan and a initiative-driven mindset.
• High professional conduct and honesty and reliability, with a dedication to preserving secrecy.