Internal Auditor at First Independent Power Limited (FIPL)

First Independent Power Limited is a company in the business of power generation in Nigeria located in Rivers State. We own and operate 4 gas turbine power plants within Rivers State located in Trans-Amadi Port-Harcourt, Afam, Omoku and Eleme.

FIPL currently has a combined installed capacity of 541MW. FIPL has a vision of being the largest and most stable…



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Internal Auditor

• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Rivers


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Type: Full Time

Purpose Statements

• To plan, execute and report on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance-related audits & reviews of FIPL.

Key Deliverables

• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance and operational reviews/audits.


• Coordinates work with Risk, Legal & Compliance and other control-related activities and with others within Internal Audit in the group.


• Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.


• Coordinates audit procedures to verify that controls are in place


• Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.


• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.


• Prepares timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.


• Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to internal Sahara policies.


• Liaises with the external auditor for year-end external audit


• Provides advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the group


• Provides update on new or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, OSFI Guidelines, market risk, etc.)


• Conduct performance review of subordinates.


• Prepare periodic report for the attention of the CEO.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Minimum Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any relevant course


• Postgraduate qualification and professional certification equally required


• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).


• Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in a similar role

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards


• Ability to manage projects and, when required, supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.


• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is preferred.


• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook


• Proficiency in other accounting soft wares & applications


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Good investigative skills

Personality Traits:

• Quick thinker


• Confidence and Resilience


• Good interpersonal skills


• Analytical skills

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) on saharagrouplimitednigeria.applytojob.com to applyInterested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.

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