Internal Audit Manager by Dangote Industries Limited

• Oversee/ assume responsibility for ensuring effective implementation of/ compliance with DCP's control policies and procedures in all areas (financial transactions, operational activities and IT systems).
• Provide assurance to DCP executive management on the effectiveness of financial and operational processes, business application systems, IT infrastructure, and internal control systems in the DCP Ghana operations.

• Drive the execution of internal audit engagements in accordance with professional audit standards and the DCP's audit programme.
• Participate in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, and the internal audit engagement process
• Lead the execution of audit reviews in accordance with professional audit standards and DCP's audit requirements
• Develop internal audit schedules for the unit and ensure optimal deployment of resources to priority audit areas
• Propose internal audit activities, plans and resource requirements to the Head, Internal Audit for approval
• Conduct assigned audit exercises in line with professional and ethical standards
• Ensure the implementation of the internal audit methodology for individual projects, monitor implementation of management objectives and provide recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
• Work closely with staff and management of region/ country being audited to obtain accurate and complete information.
• Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of findings and adequacy/ effectiveness of operational controls.
• Identify potential risk areas and internal control flaws during audits and make appropriate recommendations for corrective action.

• Participate in investigations relating to suspected fraudulent practices across the organization and recommend the appropriate line of action in response to findings
• Perform special/ ad-hoc reviews as requested by Management and the Risk Management & Audit Committee of the Board and present findings
• Provide appropriate post-audit recommendations to improve the internal control system, quality of operational processes and systems.
• Develop and discuss findings and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited.

• Perform post-audit reviews to determine the status of implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct organisation-wide financial and operational audits, including:
• Evaluate the risk management, control and governance processes regarding activities and resources
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls in the assigned area
• Conduct assessments of DCP's financial processes such as revenue collection, asset management, investments, international operations etc.

• Oversee the evaluation of controls on IT infrastructure and data protection as well as the effectiveness of information security.
• Conduct organisation-wide IT audits, including:
• Conduct IT project management reviews to ensure adequacy and implementation of controls
• Perform routine and special audits of information technology infrastructure, and business application systems to ensure adequacy of internal controls in accordance with professional standards.
• Facilitate the evaluation of data controls, integrity checks, and audit trails of operational information systems.
• Conduct data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilising various databases, spreadsheets and software tools to ensure continuous integrity of data on information systems.
• Take steps to mitigate project risks, and identify strengths and improvements required for future IT projects.
• Identify key fraud issues which may have arisen either through external changes, internal changes or new legislation.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent/sharp practices across the organisation and recommend an appropriate line of action in response to findings.
• Participate in the identification of key risk areas with regards to financial transactions, operational activities and IT systems
• Conduct forensic audits and investigations into cases of frauds, losses and malpractices as required
• Ensure proper and accurate documentation of the opening and closing meetings on internal audit engagements
• Stay abreast of best practices, new trends and developments in audit methodology, procedures and techniques.
• Participate in assessment of skill gaps in Internal Audit Officers and make relevant recommendations to the HR function via the Head, Internal Audit
• Monitor to ensure team members participate in approved training programs
• Manage the budget for assigned audit exercises and approve expenditure as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit
• Oversee the preparation of internal audit reports covering audit activities, findings and overall assessment of control environment.
• Oversee accurate referencing of audit working papers and prompt update of all relevant databases and records.
• Periodically make proposals for the review of DCP policies and procedures or for the introduction of new policies to strengthen controls in identified areas

• review of all payment vouchers to both internal and external parties;
• audit of sales and payment vouchers (pre-payment audit);
• ensuring appropriate statutory deductions (VAT, WHT etc.) are made in all relevant payments (post-payment audit); and
• financial checks on all cash and credit transactions etc.

• Performance of systems and applications
• Performance of IT networks including server, intranets and extranets
• Management of enterprise architecture
• Provision of IT services

• Oversee the collation and review of all reported cases of fraud from all aspects of DCP's operations (corporate offices, plants, terminals, depots, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with DCP's established whistle-blowing system.
• Provide litigation support in the event of arbitration and maintain expert evidence in line with relevant standards.

• Ensure proper and accurate documentation of the opening and closing meetings on internal audit engagements
• Stay abreast of best practices, new trends and developments in audit methodology, procedures and techniques.
• Participate in assessment of skill gaps in Internal Audit Officers and make relevant recommendations to the HR function via the Head, Internal Audit
• Monitor to ensure team members participate in approved training programs
• Manage the budget for assigned audit exercises and approve expenditure as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit
• Periodically make proposals for the review of DCP policies and procedures or for the introduction of new policies to strengthen controls in identified areas

• Effective reputation management
• Good report writing skills.
• Good supervisory skills.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems and other office support tools/ applications.
• Effective crises management

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or an IT-related discipline.
• Postgraduate degree in a related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, with at least two (2) years in a middle management role.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as:
• Membership of any professional bodies will be an advantage.

• Certified public accountant (CPA)
• Certified information systems auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified IT Professional (CITP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• Private health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Paid time off
• Training and Development

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