Team Lead, Investigation, Audit Monitoring and Analytics at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Reporting To: Head Internal Audit

Role Purpose

• This role is responsible for effectively coordinating and ensuring investigations are properly conducted; prompt submission of investigation report to Management and accurate recommendations to prevent re-occurrence of issues negating compliance.
• Also, to manage and coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations and the quality of audit reports.

Responsibilities

• To analyze audit and other business data and turns it into insightful information.
• Strategically align the Investigation Unit’s objectives with the company’s overall objectives through coordination of investigation and forensic activities.
• Provide strategic input to the investigation team and ensure they are adequately resourced, trained and supervised.
• Review and process investigation reports using appropriate risk-based methodology for Head Internal Audit’s approval.
• Handle complex investigation cases and issues that are sensitive.
• Ensure timely resolution of established cases and compliance with set standards.
• Ensure adequate follow up to ensure approved recommendations are implemented within the agreed timeline.
• Develop standards and procedures necessary for the effective resolution of misstatements /errors or fraud.
• Develop audit investigation processes and procedures that guide the operation of the unit.
• Develop appropriate reporting systems that capture the activities in the unit.
• Collaborate investigation with appropriate business partners, legal department and security department.
• Develop pre-emptive strategies that help to identify emerging risks and suggests measures to prevent them.
• Appear for the department on investigation matters referred to Disciplinary panel and the court of law
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs
• Ensure follow up of investigation and audit recommendations.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and any other duties as requested by the Head Internal Audit

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of social sciences.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant or CIA.
• Possession of MBA will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years audit experience in a structured organization, 4 of which must be as Lead Investigation and Audit functions.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, commercial, technical operations

Technical Competencies:

• Forensic Investigation skills
• Good knowledge of procedures involved in conducting investigations
• Combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, commercial, technical operations
• Electricity Regulations and Policies
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Safety and Health Compliance

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Supervisory/Managerial Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Managing Resources
• Business Focus