The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulator of the Capital Market in Nigeria with a vision to becoming the leading capital market regulator in Africa and Emerging Markets. Our mission is to develop and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, Transparent and efficient to contribute to the nation’s economic development.
The Commission is now seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to following vacancies:
Position: Internal Control / Internal Audit Professionals (ics@sec.gov.ng)
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent internal audit services in alignment with the Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives
- Ensures the maintenance of a centralized inventory system
- Ensures the accuracy of financial records
- Assist in carrying out tests of existing internal controls that impacts the Commission’s internal control standards policy
- Assist in reviewing and determining the adequacy of the operational system within the Commission
- Lead team to verify Commission’s assets as scheduled
- Lead team to review accounting records and ensure proper records are maintained
- Ensure contract price and prices of purchased items are reasonable
- Assist in reviewing financial statements before commencement of external audit.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years internal audit experience
- First degree in Finance, Accounting and relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ANAN, ACCA)
- Possession of advanced degree will be an advantage.
- Very good knowledge of financial processes and strong analytical and systems/forensic audit skills
- Operational audit background and track record of leading audit teams on assignment in medium to large organizations in the private or public sector
- Strong IT skills
Method of Application:
To apply for any of the positions, please submit the following to the email address specified for the relevant position:
- A cover letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the SEC
- A detailed and updated CV indicating your State of Origin, Local Government Area, Gender, Names and Contact Details (including e-mail addresses) of Three Referees.
In addition candidates applying for sabbatical positions must submit a four-page write-up stating their areas of interest and relevance to the work of the SEC, the capital market and the economy as a whole, objectives and goals to achieve within the sabbatical period.
Deadline for Application is 20th December, 2012.
