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General Electric is a diversified technology, industrial and financial company repeatedly ranked as the Most Admired Company in the World for the past ten years. GE Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Associate Auditor
Job Number: 1369765
Business: GE Corporate
Business Segment: Corporate Finance & Operating Components
Location: Ikosi - Lagos, Nigeria

Corporate Audit Staff is the premier GE leadership program within a company known for its talent development (best company for leadership development according to BusinessWeek).

Successful candidates are required to spend a minimum of two years in Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) in order to develop business expertise and leadership skills. This experience provides members with a strategic mindset, cultural awareness and a thorough understanding of different industries and business models (from technology infrastructure to financial services). After the completion of the program individuals are internally recruited by a GE business (Healthcare, Capital, Oil and Gas, etc...) and required to take on a leadership role in their home countries.

Role Summary/Purpose:   
GE is looking for talented individuals with strong leadership potential to join an international team of in-house auditors and GE's premier leadership program responsible for ensuring financial statement integrity, controllership, compliance and best practices throughout the company. The program is a true career accelerator, which provides highly concentrated training and development to all members, great exposure to senior management and an unmatched global experience (100% travel required).

Essential Responsibilities   
- Develop and execute financial, compliance and process audit plans
- Risk assess routines, controls and new areas
- Participate in internal investigations as requested
- Communicate with local, regional and global leaders as needed
- Support company initiatives and ad hoc projects as requested
- Work as a constructive team to achieve group objectives
- Develop professional skills and leadership capabilities in preparation for internal promotion

Qualifications/Requirements:   
- 3-5 years working experience in finance, accounting, auditing or related field
- Fluent in English and the language of the country where you wish to work (written and oral)
- Eligible to work in the country for which your are submitting your application (no exceptions)
- Self-motivated, independent and ability to execute with minimum supervision
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, up to 100%, as needed for a minimum of two years
- No restrictions on entering the United States of America for training or business meetings

Desired Characteristics   
- Familiarity with US GAAP, SOX or IAS
- Member of a chartered accountancy
- Strong communication skills
- Experience auditing or working in a Fortune 500 company

For more information and application: Ikos - Lagos Associate Auditor - Nigria Job (http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Ikos-Lagos-Associate-Auditor-Nigria-Job/1258178/).