Assistant Auditor at an Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Financial Management Consultancy – Resource Intermediaries Limited (RIL)

Job Title: Assistant Auditor

Responsibilities
Audit Engagement Management:

• Plan, supervise, and execute audit assignments in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and firm guidelines.
• Coordinate with clients to understand business processes, assess risk areas, and develop audit strategies.

Team Supervision & Development:

• Lead and mentor junior auditors and audit seniors, providing on-the-job training and performance feedback.
• Review work papers and ensure audit documentation meets professional and internal standards.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as a point of contact for client communication during audit engagements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable reporting frameworks such as IFRS and relevant regulatory standards.
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues to clients and internal management.

Risk & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate audit procedures to address audit risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures and ethical standards.

Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior management or partners.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments and submission of deliverables.

Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 – 5 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, auditing standards (ISA), and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience handling client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to identify audit issues and offer practical, value-adding recommendations
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and work under pressure.
• High level of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment 5
• 5 years and above of relevant work experience in external audit, preferably in a professional services or audit firm.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or senior audit role, with experience managing audit teams and client portfolios.
• Experience working with clients across various industries (e.g., manufacturing, financial services, NGOs, oil & gas, etc.).
• Proven track record in planning, executing, and finalising audit engagements independently
• Exposure to ICAN/IFRS-compliant audit processes, including the preparation of financial statements.
• A Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is an added advantage.

Salary
N180,000 – N200,000 / Month.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 3rd July, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://www.resourceintermediaries.org/