Internal Audit Officer

Job Description

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices. The role involves conducting audits, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve processes, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive audit plan based on a risk assessment of the organization
• Identify key areas of risk and determine audit priorities.
• Analyze financial statements and document insights/finding / recommendations
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Engage in field survey to get relevant information from units/departments to be audited
• Provide relevant support reviewing the capital and operational budget
• Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
• Conduct an assessment of the operational procedures and processes of the organization
• Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Academic qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ proven experience as an Internal Auditor or similar role
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with financial and operational audit processes

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential risks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@lingtonandbernie.com using “Internal Audit Officer” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted