• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Internal Control / Audit Officer



• Job Type Full Time , Onsite



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Risk Management and Compliance 
  
  

Job Purpose:

Plan and conduct business operations and financial control review; to provide reasonable assurance on the adequacy of company internal control environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties:

• Participate in the planning of a risk based annual Internal plan covering operational and financial areas of Mariteam’s business.


• Plan and conduct financial control via evaluation of company operations, policies, processes, financial, compliance and associated risks.


• Development of SOPs and monitoring of its implementation.


• Assets tagging, verification and reporting.


• Identify opportunities for improving business processes, based on control outcomes, to minimize risks.


• Prepare quality reports of Internal control findings and recommendations.


• Evaluate weaknesses and inefficiencies in both manual and automated financial processes.


• Examine financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Review accounting records, financial transactions, and supporting documentation.


• Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to Management.


• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.


• Conduct follow-up review to ensure remediation of control findings and recommendations.


• Conduct periodic operational, financial, and compliance audits.


• Prepare annual and quarterly audit plans based on risk assessments.


• Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial and operational reports.


• Investigate suspected fraud, irregularities, and policy violations.


• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Effectiveness of internal control systems.


• Timely completion of audit assignments.


• Reduction in control breaches and policy violations.


• Compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Timely resolution of audit findings.


• Reduction in financial and operational risks.


• Quality and accuracy of audit reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of planned audits completed.


• Number of audit findings resolved within agreed timelines.


• Number of compliance breaches identified and resolved.


• Reduction in operational and financial losses.


• Timeliness of audit and risk reports.


• Percentage implementation of audit recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.


• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, or Compliance.


• Understanding of COSO Frameworks, IFRS standards and other local and international standards.


• Professional qualification; ACA/ACCA/CIA and other relevant certifications will be added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Attention to details.


• Strong skills in stakeholder relationship management, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.


• Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with all types of individuals.