• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Internal Auditor



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Internal Audit function in ensuring the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes while safeguarding the integrity of financial and operational activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify critical business risks and controls.


• Develop and adjust audit programs based on evolving risks and business environments.


• Execute audit engagements in line with best practices and professional standards.


• Perform control testing and compliance reviews to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.


• Identify gaps, weaknesses, and inefficiencies in business processes and recommend appropriate remedial actions.


• Assess fraud risks in control design and establish audit procedures to evaluate potential fraud occurrences.


• Review audit working papers to ensure thorough documentation of information, analyses, and conclusions.


• Evaluate audit evidence’s reliability, relevance, and sufficiency to support findings.


• Conduct root cause analysis, develop preliminary findings, and recommend solutions to mitigate risks and improve operations.


• Present and discuss audit findings with process owners and prepare high-quality audit reports.


• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems.


• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure compliance and improvements.


• Track and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.


• Contribute effectively to audit assignments as an individual contributor and a team member.


• Facilitate teamwork, support colleagues, and foster commitment to team objectives for enhanced performance.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Lead or Chief Internal Audit Officer.

Requirements

• A first degree from a reputable institution (HND or Bsc) an additional degree is an added advantage


• Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIA is an added advantage.


• 5+ years of experience in auditing, preferably in a financial institution


• Experience conducting finance-related audit engagements.


• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, operational environments, and internal control systems.

Required Skills & Competencies

• High integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.


• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.


• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).


• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and audit-related software.