Senior Internal Auditor

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (Lagos)
Location: Lagos State
Sector: Manufacturing, Audit, Fleet, or Mining
Salary: Open Budget

Job Summary:
The Internal Auditor is responsible for managing and supervising all internal auditing activities within the business. The role involves analyzing financial processes, identifying risks within business practices, and evaluating the controls to mitigate these risks. The Internal Auditor will aim to improve business performance through effective risk management and control.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Planning and Execution:
• Plan and deliver internal audits for designated business areas or departments.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
Reporting and Recommendations:
• Prepare reports of audit findings and make recommendations to the business.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document the process.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Control Assessment:
• Assess the suitability of current internal controls, making suggestions for improvements where needed.
• Ensure the business complies with all relevant policies, industry regulations, and government legislation.
Liaison and Advice:
• Liaise with and advise senior management on internal audit issues.
• Maintain open communication with management.
Support and Documentation:
• Provide support to the wider financial team on additional projects.
• Prepare drafts of audit or review reports, including the development of clear, constructive, and actionable recommendations to address the risks identified.
Ideal Candidate:
• Highly organized, efficient, and capable.
• Pro-active, energetic, and self-motivated with the ability to drive a project from conception to completion.
• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar audit role (Minimum 8 years of experience in the Internal Audit field and the Manufacturing/Audit/Fleet/Mining sector).
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within the Manufacturing, Audit, Fleet, or Mining sector.