• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Internal Auditor



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Chief Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.


• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in auditing complex operational and financial environments and will play a key role in safeguarding company assets, promoting financial integrity, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization’s annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment.


• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all departments.


• Review financial records, operational processes, and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.


• Conduct audits of high-risk areas, including procurement, inventory, and financial transactions.


• Prepare and present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management and the Audit Committee.


• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.


• Support management in identifying and mitigating key business and operational risks.


• Ensure adherence to professional audit standards and ethical practices.


• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team to maintain high-quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics or related fields.


• Professional certification required: CIA, ACCA, ICAN, or CPA.


• Minimum of 10 years’ audit experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector.


• Strong knowledge of operational audits involving inventory, logistics, and procurement processes.


• Experience using audit management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).


• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Key Competencies:

• Risk assessment and internal control design.


• Financial and operational auditing expertise.


• Strong understanding of procurement and inventory management processes.


• Data-driven decision-making and attention to detail.


• Leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management.