Internal Audit / Control Officer

Internal Audit / Control Officer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 - 5 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular reviews of financial, operational, procurement, inventory, and administrative processes to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, weaknesses, and potential areas of risk.
• Conduct periodic checks and reconciliations of cash, bank transactions, inventory, purchases, sales, expenses, and other company records.
• Review transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, authorization, and proper accounting treatment.
• Monitor compliance with established approval limits, segregation of duties, and internal control procedures.
• Conduct stock and inventory audits and investigate discrepancies, losses, wastage, or unusual movements.
• Review procurement and payment processes to ensure compliance with company policies and approved procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, financial irregularities, and potential fraud risks and escalate significant findings to management.
• Prepare internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, recommendations, and agreed corrective actions.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and report outstanding issues to management.
• Assist in developing and improving internal control policies, procedures, and audit checklists.
• Support periodic risk assessments and provide recommendations for strengthening the company's control environment.
• Maintain proper documentation and working papers for all audit and control reviews.
• Perform other audit, compliance, risk, and control-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years' relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, or financial control.

• Professional qualification or relevant progress towards ICAN, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent is an advantage.

• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, risk management, and audit procedures.

• Experience in inventory, procurement, cash, and financial transaction reviews is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Strong analytical, investigative, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Ability to identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations.

• Ability to work independently and interact professionally with staff across different departments.

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