Head, Internal Audit at Arik Air Nigeria

Arik Air is West and Central Africa's largest airline operating a domestic, regional and international flight network.

Arik Air is a wholly-owned Nigerian airline with a commitment to the people of Nigeria to deliver new standards in aviation. It operates mainly from two hubs at Murtala Mohammed International

Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Arik Air, West and Central Africa's largest carrier, seeks the services of experienced and competent candidates to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Head, Internal Audit

Location: Lagos

Job Specifications:

• Directs the overall operations of the Internal Audit Department on behalf of the Board Audit Committee and the management.
• Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management controls are functioning.
• Ensure efficient and effective performance company wide vide internal control adherence monitoring.
• Evaluates mitigants for all recognized corporate risks and advise management.
• Ensures projects are prioritized based on risk and exposure and assist with project appraisals.
• Creates an effective strategic direction roadmap which covers the values, mission, and objectives of Internal Audit now and in the future.
• Ensures adequate corporate governance exists to provide transparency in business practices Establishes a quality control programmes over Internal Audit activities, and ensure Departmental process, methodology and work flow are effective company wide (including project planning, resource management., file review reporting. and follow up).
• Embedding minimum acceptable standards and control frameworks which meet both Arik’s Internal Audit objectives.
• Ensures that Internal Audit staffs develop skills and knowledge which provide maximum value for the business, and which are relevant for career advancement.
• Conducts ad-hoc special pro jet ts as requested by the Board of Directors. Audit Committee or the CEO.
• Maintains the independence and objectivity required by internal audit functions.

Requirement 
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline
MBA or other postgraduate Degree highly preferable
Professional accounting qualification (e.g, ACCA/CA/ACA) specialized in auditing, financial analysis, and business process
10+ years experience at a senior level in auditing and/or accounting functions within aviation or Big 4 environment

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2014

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications and detailed CV to: aviationfinance@arikair.com

Note: Only candidates that meet the above requirements will be considered.